• Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid available in various modes of administration that is used for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions, including bronchial asthma, as well as endocrine and rheumatic disorders.

Therapeutic Indications Of Dexamethasone Sodium Ampoules

• Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system and is used normally for patients with:
• severe allergic reactions causing swelling of the face and throat, low blood pressure, and collapse (angioneurotic edema and anaphylaxis)
• shock caused by infection or severe tuberculosis (also with anti-infective treatments e.g. antibiotics)
• raised pressure in the skull caused by tumors or infantile spasms
• Sometimes, the injection is given into the painful area itself e.g. inflammation of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis)