Dexamethasone Injections

Dexamethasone injections are powerful corticosteroid treatments used for: Acute and severe inflammation (joint, muscle, soft tissue) Severe allergies or asthma attacks Autoimmune disorders Cancer therapy side effect management Adrenal insufficiency Prevention of fetal respiratory distress syndrome in pregnant women at risk of preterm delivery

For pregnancy, dexamethasone is administered by IM (intramuscular) injection to the mother, typically in the buttock or thigh, as specified by your doctor or maternity healthcare team. Only medical professionals should perform this injection. It helps accelerate fetal lung development if preterm birth is anticipated.

While constipation is not a common side effect, dexamethasone can cause a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms. Always report any severe or persistent GI symptoms to your doctor.

Yes, headaches are a possible side effect of dexamethasone, though less common than other steroid reactions. Inform your healthcare provider if headaches are severe or persistent.

The effects of a dexamethasone injection can last from 3 days up to several weeks, depending on the dose, condition, and patient response.

Yes, dexamethasone is considered a potent, long-acting corticosteroid, much stronger than prednisone or hydrocortisone. It’s effective at lower doses with longer-lasting action.

Dexamethasone is given to help speed up fetal lung maturity in women at high risk of preterm birth, reducing the chance of respiratory distress in premature babies.

Serious side effects include: severe allergic reaction, mental/mood changes, vision problems, swelling, rapid weight gain, irregular heartbeat, and gastrointestinal bleed. Long-term use may cause: osteoporosis, adrenal suppression, immune suppression, or Cushing’s syndrome.

Dexamethasone injection can be given intravenously (IV) or intramuscularly (IM), depending on the clinical need and urgency. IM is more common in pregnancy support.

Fast action: relief often starts within a few hours. IV injection acts more quickly than IM, but both provide rapid anti-inflammatory effects.

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is typically safe. NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) should be avoided or used cautiously, as both steroids and NSAIDs increase GI bleeding risk. Consult your doctor for any painkiller use with dexamethasone.

Yes. Long-term or high-dose use can increase the risk of glaucoma, cataracts, or blurred vision. Report any new vision changes immediately.

For rapid suppression of severe inflammation Severe asthma, allergic reactions Certain cancer protocols Edema related to brain tumors or trauma To support fetal lung maturity in at-risk pregnancies

Pregnancy protocol: typically 4 injections of 6 mg IM, given every 12 hours over 48 hours For other conditions: single or repeated doses per doctor’s plan

IM injection: largest muscle (buttock or thigh) IV injection: hospital/clinic setting via vein

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