Dexacur
Dexacur is a corticosteroid medicine that treats many different conditions, like swelling or inflammation.
Form
injektio-/infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
4 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
Manufacturer
Abboxia AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor or nurse will decide the right dose for you.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a vein or muscle, directly into a joint or tissue, or as a slow drip into a vein.
Important
For COVID-19, adults and young people (12 years and older) usually receive 6 mg into a vein once daily for up to 10 days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weaker ability to fight infections
- •Swelling and redness in the face
- •Slower growth in children
- •Acne and more body hair in women
- •Weak bones (osteoporosis)
- •Problems with blood sugar, diabetes, or worsening diabetes
- •Low nitrogen in the blood
- •Mood changes, like feeling overly happy, trouble sleeping, or sadness
RARE
- •Allergic reactions like swelling, rash, and redness
- •Swelling due to problems with salt balance in the blood
- •More hunger and weight gain
- •High blood pressure, blood clots, and heart problems
- •Stomach problems, like nausea and stomach ulcers
- •Thin and fragile skin (bruises easily), slow wound healing
- •Eye problems, like high eye pressure (glaucoma), bulging eyes, and cloudy lenses (cataracts)
- •Tendon tear
- •Increased pressure inside the head
- •Tissue breakdown
- •Irregular or missed periods
- •Seizures
- •Headache, dizziness, and feeling generally unwell
- •Bone fractures
- •Muscle weakness in arms and legs
- •Blocked blood vessels
- •Body swelling due to too much fluid
- •Low potassium in the blood
- •Heart muscle problems after a recent heart attack
- •Rash and red skin
- •Stomach ulcers that may burst and bleed, throat sores, bloating
- •Vision problems, loss of sight, blurry vision
- •Thickening of the heart muscle in premature babies
Important Warnings
- Do not take Dexacur if you are allergic to dexamethasone phosphate or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have a widespread infection that is not being treated.
- Do not take if you are receiving live virus vaccines.
- A severe allergic reaction can happen while taking Dexacur.
- This medicine can cause adrenal gland problems, especially with high doses or long-term use.
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- Avoid chickenpox or measles, and contact your doctor right away if you think you've been exposed.
- If you stop or lower your dose, you might get withdrawal symptoms like fever, tiredness, or muscle aches.
- This medicine should not be injected directly into an infected area; if you have pain or swelling at the injection site, contact your doctor.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Consider the risk of adverse effects of cortisone treatment. (updated 10.11.2025)