Dexamethasone Injection

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate (DSP) is a salt of dexamethasone, a synthetic corticosteroid which possesses glucocorticoid activity. DSP is a white or slightly yellow crystalline powder which is particularly suitable for intravenous administration because it is highly water soluble.

Each mL of sterile aqueous solution contains: dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 4 mg; sodium citrate, 10 mg; sodium bisulfite, 2 mg; benzyl alcohol, 1.5%; sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid to adjust pH; water for injection, q.s.

What is Dexamethasone Injection?

Dexamethasone Injection is a corticosteroid used to treat severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, and skin conditions. It is indicated for the treatment of primary bovine ketosis and as an anti-inflammatory agent in the bovine and equine.

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How does Dexamethasone Injection work?

Dexamethasone is an effective treatment for acute inflammation of the musculoskeletal system, including:

• Sprains
• Myositis
• Tendonitis
• Osselets
• Carpitis
• Bursitis

If any of these accessory structures, joints, or conditions possess boney changes, a response to this medication is unlikely.

Dexamethasone is a useful supportive treatment for:

• Retained placenta (in cases where the main cause of the condition has been diagnosed and treated)
• Laminitis
• Influenza
• Heat exhaustion
• Fatigue

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Features of Dexamethasone:

• Can be intravenously administered for supportive therapy purposes in cases requiring emergent hormonal response
• Useful in managing a variety of dermatologic, allergic, rheumatic, and other types of disease responsive to treatment with an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid

What special precautions are there?

• In higher-than-recommended doses, transient lethargy or drowsiness can occur in some horses. This lethargy usually subsides after a 24-hour period has passed.
• Closely observe any animal on dexamethasone.
• Keep out of the reach of animals and children.