Betapred
Betapred is a strong corticosteroid medicine that helps reduce inflammation and allergic reactions.
Form
injektioneste, liuos
Strength
4 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Betamethasone sodium phosphate
Manufacturer
ALFASIGMA S.p.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Usually, your doctor will prescribe 4-20 mg (1-5 ml) for adults. The dose for children depends on age: 1 mg for children under 1 year, 2 mg for 1-5 year olds, and 4 mg for 6-12 year olds.
Method
Your doctor or nurse will give you Betapred as an injection into a vein or muscle. It can also be given as a drip (infusion) or locally.
Important
For adults, the maximum dose is 20 mg up to 4 times a day, totaling 80 mg per day. For children, the maximum dose is determined by age and doctor's instructions.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Reactivation of tuberculosis, fungal infections, viral infections.
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), hives, allergic skin rash.
- •Adrenal gland problems, Cushing's syndrome (body changes due to too much cortisol), diabetes, high blood sugar, too much body hair.
- •Weak bones (osteoporosis), bone death, slow growth, muscle weakness or disease, collagen disorders, fractures, tendon tears.
- •Swelling, increased appetite, weight gain or loss.
- •Mental health problems (psychotic disorder), anxiety, irritability.
- •Increased pressure in the head, swelling of the optic nerve, dizziness, headache, glaucoma (high eye pressure), cataracts, blurred vision.
- •Heart failure, high blood pressure.
- •Hiccups, stomach or bowel ulcers, pancreas inflammation, esophagus inflammation, nausea.
- •Thin skin, acne, bruises, redness, too much sweating.
- •Menstrual problems, poor healing, low potassium levels, problems with protein balance.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Betapred if you are allergic to betamethasone, other corticosteroids, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use Betapred if you have a body-wide infection that is not being treated.
- Betapred can affect how well some vaccines work. Avoid vaccinations while using Betapred.
- Tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, chickenpox, shingles, muscle disease, nerve-muscle disease, stomach ulcer, bowel problems, kidney, liver, or heart problems, or if you recently had a heart attack.
- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
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- Talk to your doctor if you have a pheochromocytoma (a tumor in the adrenal gland).