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USES
Decadron is a corticosteroid used to treat severe allergies, arthritis,
asthma, and skin conditions. It may also be used to treat other
conditions as determined by your doctor.
HOW TO USE
Take decadron with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach
upset. Take decadron tablet as prescribed. Follow the dosing schedule
carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions.
If you are taking decadron only once a day, it should be taken in
the morning before 9 a.m. The oral concentrate can be mixed with
juice or applesauce. If you have been taking decadron tablets for
a long time, do not suddenly stop taking it without your doctor's
approval. Your dose may need to be gradually reduced.
SIDE EFFECTS OF DECADRON
May cause dizziness, nausea, indigestion, increased appetite, weight
gain, weakness or sleep disturbances. If these effects persist or
worsen, contact your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience:
vomiting of blood, black or tarry stools, puffing of the face, swelling
of the ankles or feet, unusual weight gain, prolonged sore throat
or fever, muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, mental/mood changes.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug,
seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
DECADRON PRECAUTIONS
Do not have a vaccination, other immunization, or any skin test
while you are taking decadron unless your doctor specifically tells
you that you may. Before you take decadron, tell your doctor if
you are pregnant, think that you may be pregnant or wish to become
pregnant. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. Because this
drug appears in breast milk contact your doctor before breast-feeding.
This medication can cause growth suppression in infants. Before
you take decadron, tell your doctor your entire medical history,
particularly: liver or kidney disease, heart disease, intestinal
problems, underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, myasthenia
gravis, osteoporosis (brittle bones), herpes eye infection, history
of tuberculosis (TB) or seizures, history of ulcers or blood clots.
If you have a history of ulcers or take large doses of aspirin or
other arthritis medication, limit your consumption of alcoholic
beverages while taking decadron. It may make your stomach and intestines
more susceptible to the irritating effects of alcohol, aspirin,
and certain arthritis medications. Report any injuries or signs
of infection (fever, sore throat, pain during urination, and muscle
aches) that occur during treatment and within 12 months after treatment
with this drug. Your dose may need to be adjusted or you may need
to start taking the drug again. If you have diabetes, this drug
may increase your blood sugar level. Test your urine for sugar (glucose)
frequently and contact your doctor if sugar is present; your dose
of diabetes medication and your diet may need to be changed. If
your sputum (the matter you cough up during an asthma attack) thickens
or changes color from clear white to yellow, green, or gray, contact
your doctor; these changes may be signs of an infection.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Before you take DECADRON, tell your doctor what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially: aspirin,
arthritis medication, anticoagulants ("blood thinners"),
diuretics ("water pills"), estrogen (e.g., birth control
pills), phenytoin, rifampin, phenobarbital, macrolide antibiotics
(e.g., erythromycin), ketoconazole, neostigmine, pyridostigmine,
ambenomium, certain drugs for diabetes (e.g., glyburide, glipizide).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
DECADRON OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
NOTES
Persons taking decadron for long-term therapy should wear or carry
identification stating that they are taking a corticosteroid. Do
not allow anyone else to take this medication.
DECADRON MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose of decadron tablet, and are taking 1 dose every
other day: take the missed dose as soon as remembered if you remember
the same morning, then resume your usual schedule. If you do not
remember the missed dose until later, skip the missed dose and resume
your regular dosing schedule the following day. If you take 1 dose
daily, take the missed dose as soon as remembered then resume your
regular dosing schedule. If you do not remember until the next day,
skip the missed dose. Do not "double-up" the dose. If
you take 2 or more doses daily, take the missed dose as soon as
remembered unless it is near time for the next dose. In that case,
take the missed and next dose together.
STORAGE
Store decadron tablets at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees
F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture, heat and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
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