Decmax 8 mg Tablet 8's
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Decmax 8 mg Tablet is used to treat inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions. It is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis and breathing disorders. Furthermore, it is approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adult and adolescent patients (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy.
Decmax 8 mg Tablet contains dexamethasone, which works by blocking the release of substances that cause inflammation.
Decmax 8 mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the physician. Some people may experience side effects like weight gain, indigestion, headache, dizziness, rash, fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles), sleep problems, mild mood changes and nausea. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Decmax 8 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if you have an infection that affects the whole body or if you need to have a vaccination, particularly live virus vaccines. Notify the doctor about your medical history and any other medications you are currently taking to rule out any potentially harmful effects. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Decmax 8 mg Tablet may cause a reduction in mental awareness; thus, avoid using machinery or driving.
Decmax 8 mg Tablet belongs to a class of corticosteroids used to treat inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions. It is also used to treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis and breathing disorders. Furthermore, it is approved for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adult and adolescent patients (aged 12 years and older with a body weight of at least 40 kg) who require supplemental oxygen therapy. Decmax 8 mg Tablet contains dexamethasone, which works by blocking the release of substances that cause inflammation.
Weight gain
Indigestion
Sleep problems
Mild mood changes
Fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles)
Increased appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Headache
Dizziness
Increased sweating
Rash
Let your doctor know before prescribing Decmax 8 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any content of this medicine or sulphites. You should disclose to your doctor if you have received any live virus vaccines. You should discuss with your doctor if you have fungal infections, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis. Let your doctor also know if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before receiving this medicine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while Decmax 8 mg Tablet therapy. Do not abruptly stop taking Decmax 8 mg Tablet as you might feel severe tiredness, weakness, body aches, and joint pain, which are withdrawal symptoms of Decmax 8 mg Tablet. Consult your doctor, and your dose be lowered gradually to avoid any withdrawal symptoms.
Drug-Drug Interactions: Decmax 8 mg Tablet may interact with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. aspirin), anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin), sedative-hypnotic medications (e.g. phenobarbital, primidone), antibiotics (e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin), anticancer (e.g. aminoglutethimide, methotrexate), anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin), antiretroviral drugs (e.g. ritonavir, darunavir, indinavir), and medicines used to treat epilepsy, pain and manic depression (e.g. carbamazepine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you ever had fungal infections, epilepsy, schizophrenia, amoebiasis, myasthenia gravis, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychoses, eye infections, glaucoma, mental conditions, diabetes, TB, bacteraemia (viable bacteria in the bloodstream), joint, liver, kidney, or heart conditions and septic arthritis resulting from gonorrhoea or tuberculosis or have or had a recent vaccination inform your doctor before taking Decmax 8 mg Tablet.
Diet & Lifestyle for Allergic or inflammatory conditions:
Diet & Lifestyle for Covid-19:
Allergy: Allergy 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, 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 by certain medications, acute and chronic conditions, exposure to foreign materials or irritants your body can't eliminate easily.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most persons who become ill with Covid-19 will have mild to moderate symptoms and recover without specific therapy. Some, though, will become extremely unwell and require medical assistance. The virus can spread from an infected person's mouth or nose in microscopic liquid particles when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing, or breathe. Fever, cough, tiredness, and loss of taste or smell are the most common side effects of Covid-19.
Alcohol
Caution
No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Pregnancy
Caution
If you are pregnant, inform your doctor. The doctor will then decide if the Decmax 8 mg Tablet is suitable for you. Decmax 8 mg Tablet is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. The doctor will then decide if the Decmax 8 mg Tablet is suitable for you. Decmax 8 mg Tablet is given to nursing mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Caution
Decmax 8 mg Tablet may cause a reduction in mental awareness; thus, avoid using machinery or driving.
Liver
Caution
Inform your doctor before prescribing the Decmax 8 mg Tablet if you have a history of or ongoing liver disease. Your doctor will adjust the dose of this medicine if required based on your condition.
Kidney
Caution
Inform your doctor before prescribing the Decmax 8 mg Tablet if you have a history of or ongoing kidney disease. Your doctor may carry out extra checks while you are taking this medicine.
Children
Caution
Decmax 8 mg Tablet may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing normally while using the Decmax 8 mg Tablet.
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