Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Hydrocortisone(100mg)
Dexelex 100mg Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. It is usually given to patients who are not able to take the tablet form of the medicine. Taking the medicine can make it harder for your body to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Also before taking this medicine, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking.
Hydrocortisone binds to the glucocorticoid receptor leading to downstream effects such as inhibition of phospholipase A2, NF-kappa B, other inflammatory transcription factors, and the promotion of anti-inflammatory genes. Hydrocortisone has a wide therapeutic index 8 and a moderate duration of action
Hydrocortisone is a glucocorticoid used to treat corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, endocrine disorders, immune conditions, and allergic disorders. Hydrocortisone, or cortisol, is a glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is used to treat immune, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Mood changes
Increased risk of infection
Weight gain
inactive tuberculosis.
herpes simplex infection of the eye.
an infection due to a fungus.
intestinal infection caused by the roundworm Strongyloides.
pheochromocytoma.
a condition with low thyroid hormone levels.
diabetes.
insufficiency of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
Dexelex 100mg 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dexelex 100mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Dexelex 100mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Collagen diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus.
Dermatological diseases. Severe erythema multiforme (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
Allergic states. ...
Gastro-intestinal diseases. ...
Respiratory diseases
Some products that may interact with this drug are: aldesleukin, mifepristone, other drugs that can cause bleeding/bruising (such as antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel, NSAIDs like ibuprofen/naproxen, "blood thinners" like warfarin/dabigatran). Aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding when used with this medication
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Dexelex 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dexelex 100mg Injection helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Dexelex 100mg Injection can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Dexelex 100mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop using Dexelex 100mg Injection suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How does Dexelex 100mg Injection work?
Dexelex 100mg Injection works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. In addition to that, it stops the autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Dexelex 100mg Injection a steroid?
Yes, Dexelex 100mg Injection is a steroid medicine also known as corticosteroids which occur naturally in the body. These corticosteroids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Dexelex 100mg Injection increases the levels of corticosteroids in the body by treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Dexelex 100mg Injection used for?
Dexelex 100mg Injection has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used to treat many conditions like allergic conditions, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis and 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.
Q. How is Dexelex 100mg Injection administered?
Dexelex 100mg 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). Your doctor will decide the dose based on the condition you are being treated for and also your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Dexelex 100mg Injection.
