12-24 Hours
ব্যবসার জন্য পাইকারি দামে পণ্য কিনতে রেজিস্টেশন করুন
Register
0 People recently viewed this
Betamet Cream 20gm
Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC
Generic: Betamethasone
Safety Advices
বাংলা
English
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Betamet Cream 20gm.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Betamet Cream 20gm may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betamet Cream 20gm is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE
Betamet Cream 20gm does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Betamet Cream 20gm is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Betamet Cream 20gm may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Betamet Cream 20gm in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Betamet Cream 20gm 0.05% cream
Introduction
Betamet Cream 20gm is a steroid. It is used in the treatment of inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses. It is also used to treat many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system. Betamet Cream 20gm may be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless...
... Show moreUses of Betamet Cream 20gm
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Betamet Cream 20gm
Common
- Reduction in bone density
- Upset stomach
How to use Betamet Cream 20gm
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betamet Cream 20gm may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Betamet Cream 20gm with dietary sodium.
How Betamet Cream 20gm works
Betamet Cream 20gm is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
What if you forget to take Betamet Cream 20gm?
If you miss a dose of Betamet Cream 20gm, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
- Betamet Cream 20gm can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at same time every day.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Betamet Cream 20gm 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.
- Do not stop taking Betamet Cream 20gm suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Brief Description
Indication
Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Asthma, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Multiple sclerosis, Drug hypersensitivity reactions, Perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, Serum sickness, Transfusion reactions, Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), Leukemias, Lymphomas, Acute gouty arthritis, Acute rheumatic carditis, Psoriatic arthritis, Including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Psoriatic plaques, Allergic and inflammatory disorders, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Adult: 0.5-5 mg daily.
Child Dose
Oral
Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Child: For inflammatory conditions: <12 yr: 0.0175-0.125 mg base/kg daily, dose may be divided every 6-12 hr.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; systemic fungal or acute infections.
Mode of Action
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity. It prevents and controls inflammation by controlling the rate of protein synthesis, depressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts, and reversing capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation.
Precaution
Uncontrolled diabetes, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, psychosis, psychoneurosis, pregnancy and lactation. Congestive heart failure, hypertension, epilepsy, CRF, elderly, regular monitoring of patients on long term therapy, withdraw gradually, glaucoma, hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, ulcerative colitis, infants and children.
Lactation: systemically administered corticosteroids enter breast milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other effects; use with caution
Side Effect
>10% (selected)
Blurred vision,Increased appetite,Indigestion,Nervousness
1-10%
Itching
Frequency Not Defined (selected)
Arthralgia,Cataracts,Dizziness,DM,Edema,Headache,Seizure,Vertigo,Fluid/electrolyte disturbances,Adrenal suppression,Psychosis,Insomnia,Pseudotumor cerebri (on withdrawal),Acne,Osteoporosis,Myopathy,Delayed wound healing
Potentially Fatal: Abrupt withdrawal leading to acute adrenal insufficiency manifesting as malaise, weakness, mental changes, muscle and joint pains, dystonia, hypoglycaemia, hypotension, dehydration and death. Rapid IV inj may cause CV collapse.
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: systemically administered corticosteroids enter breast milk and could suppress growth, interfere with endogenous corticosteroid production, or cause other effects; use with caution
Interaction
Increased hyperglycaemia and hypokalaemia with thiazide diuretics. Increased incidence of peptic ulcer or GI bleeding with concurrent NSAIDs admin. Response to anticoagulants altered. Dose of antidiabetics and antihypertensives needs to be increased. Decreases serum conc of salicylates and antimuscarinic agents.
Potentially Fatal: Reduced efficacy with concurrent use of carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, barbiturates and rifampicin. Enhanced effect in women taking oestrogens or oral contraceptives.
ব্যবসার জন্য পাইকারি দামে পণ্য কিনতে রেজিস্টেশন করুন
Register