DEXAMETHASONE INJECTION
Dexamethasone SODIUM PHOSPHATE USP 8MG/2ML
INDICATION
Shock, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, severe allergies, skin diseases, hay fever, bacteremia, toxemia and other indications where glucocorticoid therapy is required.
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Injection : Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate can be given parenterally at doses of 0.5-20 mg daily either as a single (slow) intravenous or intramuscular injection or by intravenous infusion. Large intravenous doses should be administered slowly to reduce the risk of Cardiovascular collapse. The total daily intake of Dexamethasone, even in acute conditions should not exceed 80 mg except in certain very special circumstances. Cerebral oedema: 10 mg initially by intravenous injection, then 4 mg by intramuscular injection every 6 hours is required for 2-10 days. S
