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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Betnemeth 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

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Betnemeth Injection 1 ml

Betnemeth 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).

Betnemeth 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.

Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betnemeth Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betnemeth Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betnemeth Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Uses of Betnemeth Injection 1 ml

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

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Betnemeth 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, Betnemeth Injection 1 ml supplements the action of adrenaline (a hormone that regulates involuntary functions). Betnemeth Injection 1 ml may also be used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.

How Betnemeth Injection 1 ml Works

Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml

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

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

Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betnemeth Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betnemeth Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. Before taking Betnemeth Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor if you have recently taken vaccination against smallpox as Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical

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

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

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and Betnemeth Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Betnemeth Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betnemeth Injection 1 ml with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneDeferasirox
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Deferasirox with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml might increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betnemeth Injection 1 ml can be taken with Deferasirox if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal injury such as abdominal pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting (especially with fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds), and red or black, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneFingolimod
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Fingolimod with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betnemeth Injection 1 ml can be taken with Fingolimod if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, diarrhea, muscle aches, blood in phlegm, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not continue any medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneAdalimumab
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Adalimumab with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betnemeth Injection 1 ml with Adalimumab can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: infection, complications, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, trouble breathing, losing weight, or pain/burning when you pee. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneDesirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betnemeth Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Betnemeth Injection 1 ml with Desirudin may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Desirudin and Betnemeth Injection 1 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact a doctor right away - bleeding, severe bleeding, problems, bruising, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, intense headache, weakness, or throwing up. Do not stop using any medications without talking to 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers.

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Pregnancy

Caution

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

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Betnemeth Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk and may lower hormone levels in the baby if Betnemeth Injection 1 ml is used in high doses for a long duration. Therefore, before prescribing Betnemeth 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

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth 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

Betnemeth Injection 1 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on their age. Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml.

FAQs

Betnemeth 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).
Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml with ketoconazole as it may increase the risk of side effects of Betnemeth Injection 1 ml. However, please consult your doctor before taking Betnemeth Injection 1 ml with other medicines.
Betnemeth 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 Betnemeth Injection 1 ml.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4-6, Bora Bazar St, Borabazar Precinct, Ballard Estate, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
Other Info - BET0747

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