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Waladex

Waladex is a corticosteroid medicine that treats swelling and allergic reactions, helps with some cancers, reduces brain swelling, and is used for severe COVID-19.

Form
tabletti
Strength
4 mg
Active Ingredient
Dexamethasone
Manufacturer
2Care4 Generics ApS

How to Use

Dosage

Your doctor will tell you the right dose; for inflammation, it's usually 1-4 mg daily for the first week, then 1-2 mg daily, and for COVID-19, adults and children over 12 (at least 40 kg) typically take 6 mg once a day for up to 10 days.

Method

Take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist tells you, and remember the score line on the tablet is only to help you swallow it whole, not for dividing into smaller doses.

Important

The maximum daily dose for COVID-19 is 6 mg, but your doctor will inform you of the appropriate maximum daily dose for other conditions.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • •Reduced ability to fight infections.
  • •Swelling and redness in the face (Cushing's syndrome).
  • •Slowed growth in children.
  • •Acne and more body hair in women.
  • •Muscle weakness.
  • •Weak bones due to calcium loss (osteoporosis).
  • •Problems with sugar control, which can worsen diabetes or uncover hidden diabetes.
  • •Low blood nitrogen levels.
RARE
  • •Allergic reactions like swelling, rash, or eczema.
  • •Changes in skin test results.
  • •Body swelling due to salt imbalance (e.g., too much sodium, too little potassium or calcium).
  • •Increased appetite and weight gain.
  • •High blood pressure, blood clots, or heart failure.
  • •Stomach problems like nausea, stomach ulcers (which might bleed or burst), throat sores, or a swollen stomach.
  • •Thin, fragile skin that bruises easily, or slow wound healing.
  • •Mood swings, trouble sleeping, feeling too good, sadness (depression), or severe mental health changes (psychosis).
  • •Eye problems like increased eye pressure (glaucoma), bulging eyes, cataracts, blurred vision, or loss of vision.
  • •Tendon rupture.
  • •Increased pressure inside the skull.
  • •Tissue breakdown.
  • •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
  • •Irregular or missed periods.
  • •Cramps.
  • •Headache, dizziness, or a general feeling of being unwell.
  • •Bone fractures.
  • •Muscle disease in arms and legs.
  • •Blocked blood vessels.
  • •Body swelling due to fluid buildup.
  • •Low blood potassium.
  • •Heart muscle problems after a recent heart attack.
  • •Small round purple spots on the skin, skin rash, or redness.
  • •Bruises.
  • •Heavy sweating.
  • •Reduced ability to process carbohydrates.

Important Warnings

  • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to dexamethasone or any other ingredient, or if you have a fungal infection that affects your whole body.
  • Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, tuberculosis, bone weakness (osteoporosis), mental health problems, stomach or gut ulcers, high blood pressure, low potassium, migraine, heart failure, a recent heart attack, kidney problems, eye diseases, or any infection.
  • Inform the person giving you a vaccine that you are taking Waladex.
  • Contact your doctor if you have a fever or feel stressed, as your dose might need to be adjusted.
  • Do not take Waladex if you have a head injury or have had a stroke.
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  • Stopping Waladex must be done gradually, under your doctor's guidance.
  • If you have blood cancer, tell your doctor if you experience muscle cramps, weakness, confusion, vision changes, or shortness of breath, as these could be signs of tumor lysis syndrome.
  • Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
  • Waladex is not for routine use in premature babies with breathing difficulties.
  • Do not stop other steroid medicines unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
  • This medicine may affect the growth of children.
  • If you have a sugar intolerance, discuss this with your doctor before taking Waladex.
  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
  • This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines; assess if you are able to perform these tasks safely during treatment.

Additional Information

ATC Code: H02AB02
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