Betnesam Injection

Betamethasone (4mg/ml)

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Betnesam Injection belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of allergic conditions. It reduces inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling) in the body.

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General Information

Contains

Betamethasone (4mg/ml)

Marketer

Biosam Life Science Private Limited

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Product introduction

Betnesam Injection is generally given by a doctor. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. It is important to follow all your doctor’s advice and instructions carefully. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns about the medicine.

Using the medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, depression, and an upset stomach. You may also experience pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Betnesam Injection

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Betnesam Injection

Treatment of Allergic conditions
Betnesam Injection helps treat severe allergic reactions by reducing inflammation and easing symptoms like swelling and breathing difficulties. It also helps manage severe asthma attacks, adrenal crises, and shock. Additionally, it relieves pain and inflammation in conditions like tennis elbow and bursitis.

Side effects of Betnesam Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Betnesam

Nausea
Muscle atrophy
Depression
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach

How to use Betnesam Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Betnesam Injection works

Betnesam Injection is a steroid that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.

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Quick tips

Take Betnesam Injection under medical supervision. Your doctor will determine the right dose and duration based on your condition.
You may experience mild side effects like pain at the injection site, nausea, or depression.
Betnesam Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection, such as a fever or sore throat.
Prolonged or high-dose use increases the risk of serious side effects like osteoporosis, cataracts, and adrenal suppression.
If you have a recent injury or surgery, inform your doctor, as steroids can slow down the healing process.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Betnesam Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betnesam Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Betnesam Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Betnesam Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Betnesam Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Betnesam Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Betnesam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted).

Severe

Infliximab (Injection Route)

You should watch for any unusual signs and symptoms of infection and report it to the doctor. Your doctor may monitor the blood cell counts and other investigations of infection.

Severe

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) may raise blood levels of Betamethasone and its active form.

Severe

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

It is recommended to wait at least 3 months after discontinuing a high dose of Betamethasone before taking Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

How often is Betnesam Injection administered?

The dose of Betnesam Injection depends on the illness you are being treated for, your condition's severity, and your body weight. Your doctor will decide your dose depending on these parameters. Do not take Betnesam Injection on your own. For best results, please consult your doctor regarding its use.

How is Betnesam Injection administered?

Betnesam Injection should be administered by a doctor or under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Usually, it is given into a muscle, joint, or into the area being treated. Your doctor will decide the dose. It will depend on the condition you are being treated for, as well as your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Betnesam Injection.

Does Betnesam Injection cause weight gain?

Yes, Betnesam Injection may cause weight gain, especially when taken at high doses and for a long time or repeated short courses. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Betnesam Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

21- hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 348.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 125-26.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Betamethasone sodium phosphate [FDA Label]. Kenilworth, NJ: Schering Corporation.. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2025] (online) Available from:
Betamethasone sodium phoshate [Product Information]. Mumbai, Maharashtra: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2025. [Accessed 21 Mar. 2025] (online) Available from:

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Name: Biosam Life Science Private Limited
Address: G-9, 222, KARADVA ROAD, DINDOLI, SURAT, GUJARAT, PIN- 394210, INDIA, MOB- 9470216982, 9504896445

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Product introduction

Uses of Betnesam Injection

Benefits of Betnesam Injection

Side effects of Betnesam Injection

How to use Betnesam Injection

How Betnesam Injection works

All substitutes for Betnesam Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Herpes Zoster / Shingles Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted) (Injection Route)

Infliximab (Injection Route)

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route)

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Injection Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

How often is Betnesam Injection administered?

How is Betnesam Injection administered?

Does Betnesam Injection cause weight gain?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

Total IgE

References

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