Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone is used for Inflammatory conditions and Autoimmune conditions.

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

Increased appetite, Edema (swelling), Increased intraocular pressure, Decreased potassium level in blood, Tendon rupture, Weight gain, High blood pressure, Increased glucose level in blood, Menstrual disorder, Glaucoma, Slow heart rate, Tachycardia, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Enlarged heart, Circulatory shock, Fat embolism, Fainting, Thromboembolism, Thrombophlebitis, Vasculitis, Glucose intolerance, Cushing syndrome, Fat accumulation, Conjunctival hemorrhage, Vitreous detachment, Conjunctival hyperemia, Posterior subcapsular cataract, Acne, Allergic dermatitis, Hair loss, Stretch marks, Facial redness, Fragile skin, Skin hyperpigmentation, Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), Hypopigmentation, Fluid retention, Growth retardation in children, Excessive hair growth on face, Hypokalemic alkalosis, Negative nitrogen balance, Hiccup, Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Pancreatic inflammation, Anal itching, Defective spermatogenesis, Kaposi sarcoma, Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver), Anaphylactic reaction, Sterile abscess, Postinjection flare, Emotional lability, Headache, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Increased intracranial pressure, Myasthenia (weakness and rapid fatigue of muscle), Neuropathy, Personality changes, Seizure, Vertigo, Amyotrophy, Bulging eyes, Pulmonary edema, Impaired wound healing, Aseptic necrosis, Muscle weakness, Osteoporosis, Pathologic fracture of long bones, Steroid myopathy, Vertebral compression fractures, Increased liver enzymes