1. Why am I using Dexamethasone Juno?
DEXAMETHASONE JUNO contains the active ingredient dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium). Dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium) is a glucocorticoid and belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It may be used to treat an inactive or underactive adrenal gland or to treat a number of different diseases such as certain immune disorders and skin problems, asthma or arthritis. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation, one of the body's reactions to injury. Except for its use in the treatment of underactive adrenal glands, dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium) does not cure disease; it treats the symptoms. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using Dexamethasone Juno? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use Dexamethasone Juno?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to dexamethasone sodium phosphate or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use Dexamethasone Juno? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium) and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use Dexamethasone Juno?
- Your doctor will decide the appropriate dose for you
- A doctor or nurse will usually prepare and administer the injection, given as a slow injection or infusion (intravenous drip) into the veins. It may also be given as an injection into an injured muscle or joint.
- Follow all instructions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use Dexamethasone Juno? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using Dexamethasone Juno?
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For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using Dexamethasone Juno? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
Dexamethasone phosphate (as sodium) may cause allergic reaction such as rash, itching or hives on the skin; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing. If you only receive one or two doses of Dexamethasone Juno, side effects are rare. With higher doses, or longer-term therapy, side effects become more common. For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.