{"id":6020,"date":"2020-12-30T14:26:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-30T14:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6020"},"modified":"2022-11-16T16:57:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T16:57:54","slug":"betapred","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/betapred\/","title":{"rendered":"Betapred &#8211; Betamethasone Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Betapred 4 mg\/ml\u00a0injection\u00a0solution\u00a0\u00a0betamethasone\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Betapred Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Betapred is potent cortisone that inhibits\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and allergic reactions.\u00a0Betapred is used in the intensive care of, for example<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe acute asthma attacks<\/li><li>Allergic conditions<\/li><li>Shock conditions<\/li><li>Transfusion reactions<\/li><li>In\u00a0false croup\u00a0(pseudo-croup)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Betamethasone contained in <strong><em>Betapred English<\/em><\/strong> may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before You Receive Betapred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Betapred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to betamethasone or any of the other ingredients of <strong>Betapred English<\/strong> (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have an\u00a0infection\u00a0(including a fungal infection) that affects your entire body if you are not already being treated for that\u00a0infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Betapred may interfere with the effects of certain vaccinations.&nbsp;You should therefore avoid vaccinations during treatment with Betapred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor specifically before taking Betapred:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have recently had a heart attack<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>If you have had an abscess or any other acne\u00a0infection<\/li><li>If you have or have had\u00a0stomach ulcers<\/li><li>If you have kidney problems<\/li><li>If you have liver problems<\/li><li>If you have recently had a bowel operation (intestinal anastomosis)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0ulcerative colitis\u00a0and there is a risk of\u00a0perforation\u00a0of the intestine (\u00a0perforation\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have intestinal pockets<\/li><li>If you have the neuromuscular disease\u00a0myasthenia gravis<\/li><li>If you have muscle weakness (\u00a0myopathy\u00a0) caused by steroid treatment<\/li><li>If you have high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>If you have osteoporosis<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">diabetes<\/a><\/li><li>If you have\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0epilepsy<\/li><li>If you have or have had\u00a0tuberculosis<\/li><li>If you have certain mental disorders (emotional instability or psychotic tendencies)<\/li><li>If you have hypothyroidism<\/li><li>If you have had allergic reactions to\u00a0corticosteroid<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Infection\u00a0may worsen or occur during treatment with Betapred.\u00a0If this happens, tell your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you are receiving Betapred, it is important that you avoid contact with people with chickenpox or measles.\u00a0If you think you may have been infected with any of these diseases, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth in children can be inhibited by long-term use.&nbsp;The doctor will regularly check the baby&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children are at particular risk of increased pressure in the skull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Elderly people may have a higher incidence of&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Your doctor will take this into account and evaluate which&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;of Betapred is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Betapred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.\u00a0Some other medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Betapred.\u00a0The treating physician needs to be aware of such concomitant medication, as the\u00a0dosage\u00a0may need to be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is especially important that you talk to your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Potassium-lowering&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;(&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;, eg&nbsp;thiazides&nbsp;and&nbsp;furosemide&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Some&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;for fungal infections (amphotericin B)<\/li><li>Tracheal dilators belonging to the group xanthines (eg theophylline)<\/li><li>Medicines for <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> (eg&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs, eg&nbsp;ibuprofen,&nbsp;diclofenac&nbsp;)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">Blood sugar<\/a> lowering drugs (for&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;) and&nbsp;insulin<\/li><li>Some medicines used to&nbsp;treat epilepsy&nbsp;(phenobarbital,&nbsp;phenytoin, carbamazepine)<\/li><li>Medicines containing&nbsp;ephedrine&nbsp;(bronchodilators and expectorants on the mucous membranes)<\/li><li>Medicines for&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;(rifampicin)<\/li><li>Some medicines for&nbsp;HIV&nbsp;(ritonavir, cobicistat)<\/li><li>Blood thinners (&nbsp;anticoagulants, affect blood clotting ability)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk that the fetus is affected.&nbsp;Therefore, always&nbsp;consult&nbsp;a doctor&nbsp;before using Betapred during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Betamethasone passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.\u00a0However, consult a physician if more than temporary Betapred uses during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When using this medicine you may become dizzy or have eye effects (see section 4: Possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;).&nbsp;It may affect your ability to drive.&nbsp;If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betapred Contains Sodium Metabisulfite And Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Betapred contains sodium metabisulphite (E223), which in rare cases can cause severe&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;and convulsions in the trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per&nbsp;ampoule, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Betapred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide which&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is right for you.&nbsp;The medicine is given to you as an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;into a vein (a blood vessel) or into a muscle.&nbsp;The drug can also be given as&nbsp;an infusion&nbsp;(drip).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Betapred<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged treatment with Betapred should not be stopped abruptly, as the body&#8217;s own production of&nbsp;cortisol&nbsp;may have dropped and it may take some time before it starts up properly again.&nbsp;It is therefore important that&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one is gradually reduced.&nbsp;The higher the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and the longer the treatment, the slower the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should be&nbsp;reduced.&nbsp;The doctor draws up a schedule for how the medication should be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been treated with\u00a0cortisone\u00a0for a long time, the body&#8217;s own production of\u00a0cortisol\u00a0can be so subdued that it is unable to form the extra\u00a0cortisol\u00a0needed if you get a fever, any more serious\u00a0infection,\u00a0or injury.\u00a0Then you may need to take extra cortisone medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about <strong>betapred uses<\/strong>, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Betapred Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, <strong>Betapred English<\/strong> can cause\u00a0side effects,\u00a0although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor or healthcare professional immediately<\/strong>\u00a0if you experience a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(anaphylactic reaction) with symptoms such as <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Sometimes a drop in blood pressure (occurs in an unknown number of users).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following\u00a0betapred side effects\u00a0have also been reported (affects an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart failure<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Edema<\/li><li>Increased risk of blood clots<\/li><li>The body&#8217;s infection defense can be inhibited and increase the risk of\u00a0infection.\u00a0There is also a risk that\u00a0latent\u00a0(dormant)\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0can be reactivated.<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Eczema<\/li><li>Reduced response to skin tests<\/li><li>Gastric ulcer<\/li><li>Holes in the intestine<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas<\/li><li>Inflammation of the esophagus<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Increased pressure in the skull<\/li><li>Swelling of the\u00a0optic nerve<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Reduced secretion of\u00a0hormones\u00a0from the adrenal gland<\/li><li>Cushing-like symptoms (moon face, fat accumulation on the torso)<\/li><li>Diabetes<\/li><li>Exacerbation of\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>Growth inhibition in children<\/li><li>Osteoporosis<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Fracture<\/li><li>Tendon rupture<\/li><li>Muscle aches<ul><li>Stiffness<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Psychotic disorder<\/li><li>Anxiety<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Relapse in previous mental illness<\/li><li>Skin thinning.\u00a0Impaired wound healing<\/li><li>Acne<\/li><li>Increased hair<\/li><li>Bruising<\/li><li>Reddening of the skin<\/li><li>Increased sweating.<\/li><li>Irregular menstruation<\/li><li>Elevated pressure in the eyes (glaucoma)<\/li><li>Clouding of the eye lens.\u00a0Dimsyn<\/li><li>Increased appetite<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Weight loss<\/li><li>Disturbances in the salt balance, such as <ul><li>Low levels of\u00a0potassium\u00a0or increased\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Disturbances in the nitrogen balance<\/li><li>Reduced amount of\u00a0protein\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>Hiccup<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of <\/em>Betapred side effects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Betapred Betametason<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor and the pharmacy staff at the hospital are responsible for <em>Betapred Betametason<\/em> being stored, used, and destroyed correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.\u00a0date.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>The break ampoules\u00a0must be stored in the outer carton.\u00a0Sensitive to light.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is betamethasone sodium phosphate.&nbsp;1 ml&nbsp;solution for injection contains 5.3 mg betamethasone sodium phosphate equivalent to 4 mg betamethasone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are sodium metabisulfite, disodium edetate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide or&nbsp;hydrochloric acid&nbsp;(for&nbsp;pH&nbsp;control), and water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Betapred\u00a0English<\/strong> solution for injection\u00a0is a clear solution in\u00a0glass ampoules\u00a0(type 1).<\/li><li>Pack sizes: 5&#215;1 ml and 5 ml.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alfasigma SpA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Ragazzi del \u00b499, No. 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>40133 Bologna (BO), Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alfasigma SpA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Via Pontina Km 30,400,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>00071 Pomezia (RM), Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information is pfrovided by<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Betapred is potent allergic reactions. 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