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Decakem Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You need to use it regularly to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Complete the full course to get maximum benefits from the medicine.The most common side effects of this medicine include fluid or electrolyte imbalance, musculoskeletal disturbances, gastrointestinal disorder, skin disorder, neurological disorders, menstrual disorders, abnormal hair growth, and glaucoma. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen or any other symptoms which you think may be due to the medicine, let your doctor know.Decakem Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should ask the advice of their doctors before taking this medicine.
2 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decakem Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Decakem Injection 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.
Decakem Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Decakem Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Decakem Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decakem Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and other blood tests is advisable while you are taking Decakem Injection.
Decakem Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decakem Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Decakem Injection is a steroid medicine. It is also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing. Decakem Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Decakem Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases. It also helps to treat autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage) and certain eye disorders. Additionally, it is used to treat cancer and nephrotic syndrome when used in combination with other medications.
Decakem 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 (intramuscular), joint (intra-articular), directly into a vein (direct intravenous), infusion or into the area being treated (soft tissue infiltration). The dose will be decided by your doctor based 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 Decakem Injection.
The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Clinical studies have shown that Decakem Injection is a long-acting glucocorticoid. It is 6 times more potent than Prednisone. It stays in our body for a longer duration and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
