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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Betmet Injection 1 ml is used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling, and itching. This medicine contains betamethasone, a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Thus, helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching. Let your doctor be informed about your complete medical and medication history.
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Composition :

BETAMETHASONE-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Betmet Injection 1 ml

Betmet Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes such as redness, swelling, and itching. It is used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints).

Betmet Injection 1 ml contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Betmet Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience skin redness, itching, skin discolouration, tingling, numbness, burning pain, or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Betmet Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Betamethasone, other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betmet Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betmet Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betmet Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betmet Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betmet Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betmet Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betmet Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Uses of Betmet Injection 1 ml

Treatment of Allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling and itching

Directions for Use

Betmet Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Betmet Injection 1 ml is a steroid used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints). Also, Betmet Injection 1 ml supplements the action of adrenaline (a hormone that regulates involuntary functions). Betmet Injection 1 ml may also be used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.

How Betmet Injection 1 ml Works

Betmet Injection 1 ml contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Betmet Injection 1 ml

  • Skin redness
  • Itching
  • Skin discoloration
  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Burning pain
  • Stomach pain

What if I have taken an overdose of Betmet Injection 1 ml

Betmet Injection 1 ml is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Symptoms of overdose may include, altered mental status with agitation (psychosis), burning or itching skin, convulsions (seizures), and deafness, depression, dry skin, heart rhythm disturbances (rapid pulse, irregular pulse), and high blood pressure. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betmet Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betmet Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betmet Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betmet Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betmet Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betmet Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. Before taking Betmet Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor if you have recently taken vaccination against smallpox as Betmet Injection 1 ml should not be injected into infected areas, intervertebral spaces, unstable joints, or by epidural route (injection in the back). If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betmet Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical

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BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Betmet Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betmet Injection 1 ml with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Betmet Injection 1 ml with Mifepristone may significantly reduce the effect of Betmet Injection 1 ml which may be less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betmet Injection 1 ml with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and Betmet Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betmet Injection 1 ml with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Betmet Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betmet Injection 1 ml and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Betmet Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betmet Injection 1 ml with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Betmet Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betmet Injection 1 ml with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneGemifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Taking Gemifloxacin may cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with Betmet Injection 1 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betmet Injection 1 ml can be taken with Gemifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneTofacitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Using tofacitinib with Betmet Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of serious infections. It may also increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Betmet Injection 1 ml and tofacitinib, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
BetamethasoneCertolizumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Betmet Injection 1 ml with Certolizumab can increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betmet Injection 1 ml with Certolizumab can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms - like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, trouble breathing, losing weight, or pain while peeing - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
BetamethasoneLevofloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betmet Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Levofloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Betmet Injection 1 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, levofloxacin can be taken with Betmet Injection 1 ml if prescribed by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid) such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid processed meats, refined carbohydrates, sugar, trans fats, and alcohol as these might worsen inflammation.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Betmet Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Betmet Injection 1 ml is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. If you are pregnant while using Betmet Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor and do not stop the treatment unless advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Betmet Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk and may lower hormone levels in the baby if Betmet Injection 1 ml is used in high doses for a long duration. Therefore, before prescribing Betmet Injection 1 ml to a breastfeeding mother, your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of using it.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Betmet Injection 1 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Betmet Injection 1 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Betmet Injection 1 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Betmet Injection 1 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on their age. Betmet Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Betmet Injection 1 ml.

FAQs

Betmet Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes such as redness, swelling, and itching. It is used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints).
Betmet Injection 1 ml works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.
If you are about to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Betmet Injection 1 ml as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Betmet Injection 1 ml may lower the body’s immune response and lead to nervous system complications if used along with a vaccine.
A blue steroid card consists of instructions for patients and also provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using Betmet Injection 1 ml for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.
You are not recommended to take Betmet Injection 1 ml with ketoconazole as it may increase the risk of side effects of Betmet Injection 1 ml. However, please consult your doctor before taking Betmet Injection 1 ml with other medicines.
Betmet Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of infections as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking Betmet Injection 1 ml.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

28/6, Industrial Area, Phase-Ii, Chandigarh-160002
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