Talk to your doctor or a pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering you or does not go away
It lowers swelling (inflammation) and other immune responses that can cause you pain, discomfort, or harm
This medicine is available only with your Dexamethasone (also called Decadron®) is a man-made steroid medicine
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dexamethasone in children
Results The relative risk of death or chronic lung disease in the dexamethasone-treated infants, as compared with those who received placebo, was 0
Speak to your child's doctor if your child has any of these signs or symptoms and they do not go away: an upset stomach heartburn a bigger appetite than usual
A randomized trial of two dexamethasone regimens to reduce side-effects in infants treated for chronic lung disease of prematurity
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, and all the
low blood potassium--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects
Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs
This list may not describe all possible side effects
The effectiveness and side effects of dexamethasone in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
This medicine may cause myopathy
Corticosteroids are of most benefit to your baby if they are given between 24 hours and 1 week 1
difficulty with breathing
3 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day, divided and taken 3 or 4 times a day
Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine
can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor
Side Effects of Decadron
It is practically insoluble in water
Although dexamethasone is commonly associated with transient side effects, several randomised trials have shown that it rapidly reduces oxygen requirements and
4–20 mg daily
Dexamethasone oral solution is a corticosteroid that treats inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs and other organs