Dexamethasone may be used to treat conditions characterized by
Also known as WebMD Update: Dexamethasone, a steroid sometimes used for asthma, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis, could reduce deaths in hospitalized coronavirus patients with severe complications by about a Stopping the drug abruptly can cause loss of appetite, upset stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight
Serious side effects Other side effects Professional info FAQ Applies to dexamethasone: oral elixir, oral solution, oral tablet
You or the person who's unwell may also have a rash that's swollen, raised, itchy, blistered or peeling
Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
drooping of the upper eyelids
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
Steroid creams are often used to treat inflammation, irritation and itching caused by skin
JAK inhibitors are helping patients with alopecia areata, eczema/atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo
Some may be life-threatening
Does dexamethasone stop itching? Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid)
Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if the advice on how to cope does not help and a side effect is still bothering This article outlines some of the best natural and home remedies for itching
Bug bites
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
Take an over-the-counter antihistamine
Do not use it more often than directed
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) or melatonin to help you fall Side effects depend on the dose of medication you receive and may include: A buildup of fluid, causing swelling in your lower legs
hold something cool on your skin, like a damp towel
Betamethasone may cause itching or redness of the skin
creams containing menthol to cool your skin or anti-itch ingredients such as crotamiton
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex