Celestone (Betamethasone)
Manufacturer: Schering
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Description:
Corticosteroids (kor-ti-koe-STER-oyds) (cortisone-like
medicines) are used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They
lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. They are often used
as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, such as severe
allergies or skin problems, asthma, or arthritis. Corticosteroids may also be
used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Your
body naturally produces certain cortisone-like hormones that are necessary to
maintain good health. If your body does not produce enough, your doctor may
have prescribed this medicine to help make up the difference.
Indications/Usage:
Adults
and teenagers: Dose may range from 1.2 to 12 mg injected into a joint, lesion,
muscle, or vein as often as necessary, as determined by your doctor. Children:
Dose is based on body weight or size and must be determined by your doctor.
Side
Effects:
Tell
your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
corticosteroids. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to
any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes. Corticosteroids
may lower your resistance to infections. Also, any infection you get may be
harder to treat. Always check with your doctor as soon as possible if you
notice any signs of a possible infection, such as sore throat, fever, sneezing,
or coughing. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted
effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur
they may need medical attention.
Some
side effects include: abdominal or stomach pain or burning (continuing); acne;
bloody or black, tarry stools; changes in vision; eye pain; filling or rounding
out of the face; headache; irregular heartbeat; menstrual problems; muscle
cramps or pain; muscle weakness; nausea; pain in arms, back, hips, legs, ribs,
or shoulders; pitting, scarring, or depression of skin at place of injection;
reddish purple lines on arms, face, groin, legs, or trunk; redness of eyes;
sensitivity of eyes to light; stunting of growth (in children); swelling of
feet or lower legs; tearing of eyes; thin, shiny skin; trouble in sleeping;
unusual bruising; unusual increase in hair growth; unusual tiredness or
weakness; vomiting; weight gain (rapid); wounds that will not heal.
Precautions:
If
you will be using corticosteroids for a long time:
* Your doctor may want you to follow a low-salt diet and/or a
potassium-rich diet
.
* Your doctor may have you take a bisphosphonate (alendronate [e.g.,
Fosamax], risedronate [e.g., Actonel]) to help prevent and treat bone problems
while you are taking a corticosteroid.
* Your doctor may want you to watch your calories to prevent weight gain.
* Your doctor may want you to add extra protein to your diet.
* Your doctor may want you to have your eyes examined by an ophthalmologist
(eye doctor) before, and also sometime later during treatment.
* Your doctor may want you to carry a medical identification card stating
that you are using this medicine.
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