Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Betamethasone(4mg/ml)
Stemin Injection is generally given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Using of the medicine may cause few common side effects such as mood changes, depression, stomach upset, and injection site reactions. You may also experience pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicine or have liver problems. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.
Stemin Injection is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
The 1:1 mixture of betamethasone phosphate and betamethasone acetate shows an immediate release of betamethasone followed by a slow release where plasma betamethasone can be measured out to 14 days after the single dose administration, likely from a depo formed at the injection site by the acetate.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Stemin
Depression
Reduction in bone density
Upset stomach
Systemic fungal infection.
Hypersensitivity to betamethasone.
Traumatic brain injury (high doses)
Untreated serious infections.
Administration of live, attenuated vaccines is contraindicated in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.
Stemin 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 Stemin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Stemin Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Betamethasone topical is used to treat the itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions, including psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body) and eczema (a skin disease that causes the skin to be dry and itchy and to
Drug-Drug Interaction: BETAMETHASONE may interact with drugs used to lower high blood pressure (metoprolol), pain killers (aspirin, ibuprofen), antianxiety drugs (alprazolam), laxatives (magnesium sulphate), blood thinners (warfarin).
Drug-Food Interaction: BETAMETHASONE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid the consumption of alcohol with BETAMETHASONE.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, psoriasis, glaucoma, cataracts, adrenal gland or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking BETAMETHASONE.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
METOPROLOL
ASPIRIN
IBUPROFEN
ALPRAZOLAM
WARFARIN
MAGNESIUM SULPHATE
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Stemin Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Stemin 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 Stemin Injection. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Stemin 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. What is Stemin Injection? What is it used for?
Stemin Injection belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. It is used to treat allergic conditions such as asthma, arthritis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It is also helpful in other conditions, like blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands. In addition to that, it helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching and allergic reactions associated with different types of allergic conditions.
Q. How long does Stemin Injection take to work?
Stemin Injection starts working within a few hours of administration. However, it is seen to be most effective within two to seven days of its very first dose.
Q. How often is Stemin Injection administered?
The dose of Stemin Injection depends on the illness you are being treated for, severity of your condition and also your body weight. Your doctor will decide your dose depending on these parameters. Usually, it is prescribed once or twice daily, but in severe cases, it may also be given 3 to 4 times daily. Do not take Stemin Injection on your own. For best results, please consult your doctor regarding its use.
Q. How is Stemin Injection administered?
Stemin 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, joint or into the area being treated. The dose will be decided by your doctor. It will depend on the condition you are being treated for as well as your body weight. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Stemin Injection.
