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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Oct 9, 2024 | 12:36 PM IST
Decdan B 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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Manufacturer/Marketer

Wockhardt Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

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About Decdan B Injection 1 ml

Decdan B 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).

Decdan B 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.

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

Uses of Decdan B Injection 1 ml

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

Medicinal Benefits

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

Directions for Use

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Decdan B Injection 1 ml

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

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

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Decdan B Injection 1 ml may interact with anticonvulsants (phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, primidone, aminoglutethimide), antibiotics (clarithromycin), insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (ibuprofen, aspirin), oral contraceptives, growth hormone (somatropin), muscle relaxants (vecuronium), antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole, amphotericin B), anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir, cobicistat), blood thinners (warfarin), cardiac glycosides, drugs used to lower high blood pressure, antianxiety drugs (alprazolam), anti-acne drug (tretinoin), antiglaucoma drug (acetazolamide) and anti-tuberculosis drugs (rifabutin, rifampicin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Decdan B Injection 1 ml may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with Decdan B Injection 1 ml.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you ever had tuberculosis (TB), stroke, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), severe depression or bipolar disorder, fits, high blood pressure, stomach or duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the bowel, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), herpes eye infection, a fungal infection, diabetes, thyroid problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), infection, kidney, liver or heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Decdan B Injection 1 ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PRIMIDONE
  • AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE
  • AMPHOTERICIN B
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • INSULIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • SOMATROPIN
  • VECURONIUM
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • RITONAVIR
  • COBICISTAT
  • WARFARIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • TRETINOIN
  • ACETAZOLAMIDE
  • RIFABUTIN

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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.

Special Advise

Decdan B Injection 1 ml may affect skin tests by giving false results. Also, it may affect the results of gallbladder X-ray procedures. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Decdan B Injection 1 ml if you are undergoing any tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Allergy: It is a condition that occurs when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance that is typically not harmful to your body. These foreign substances are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods, certain medications, and seasonal allergies like hay fever, pollen, or pet dander. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include itching, rash, scratchy throat, itchy or watery eyes, hives or itchy red spots on the skin, or allergic rhinitis (which causes sneezing or nasal congestion). 

Inflammation: It is a response generated by damage to living tissues. This response is a defence mechanism to protect the body from injury, infection, or disease. The symptoms of inflammation include redness, pain, swelling, heat, or loss of function. Inflammation can be caused due to certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can’t eliminate easily. 

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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

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

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Decdan B 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 Decdan B 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

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Wockhardt Towers, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051, Maharashtra, India.
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FAQs

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

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