Dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection effects, side effects

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-rheumatic, and immunosuppressive properties; side effects include medical Cushing’s Syndrome face and posture, osteoporosis and fractures, nausea, and vomiting. Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection belongs to the adrenocorticotropic hormone class of drugs and relieves the manifestations of inflammation or allergy by attenuating and preventing tissue responses to inflammation or cell-mediated reactions. It is used clinically for allergic and autoimmune inflammatory diseases, such as connective tissue disease, active rheumatism, acute leukemia, etc.; it is also used in the comprehensive treatment of lupus erythematosus, severe bronchial asthma, severe dermatitis, and malignant lymphoma. Long-term use can cause the following side effects: medical Cushing’s syndrome face and posture, weight gain, swelling of the lower extremities, purple lines, easy bleeding tendency, poor wound healing, acne, menstrual disorders, ischemic necrosis of the humeral or femoral head. Some patients may experience side effects such as dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting after discontinuation. It should be noted that when applied to patients with tuberculosis, acute bacterial or viral infections, appropriate anti-infective treatment must be given; for patients who have been taking the drug for a long time, the dosage should be gradually reduced, and remember not to stop the drug suddenly; diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, cirrhosis of the liver, renal dysfunction patients should be cautious; children should be careful with the use of; patients with history of allergic reaction to the product and adrenal cortical hormone drugs are prohibited. The above content is for reference only, patients who need to use dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection, please under the guidance of a professional doctor, the rational use of drugs.