{"id":7449,"date":"2021-02-23T07:36:10","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T07:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7449"},"modified":"2023-01-25T15:47:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-25T15:47:32","slug":"dexavit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/dexavit\/","title":{"rendered":"Dexavit &#8211; Dexamethasone Phosphate Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dexavit 4 mg\/ml\u00a0dexamethasone phosphate solution for injection\/infusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Dexavit Is And What Dexavit Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dexavit contains dexamethasone.\u00a0Dexamethasone belongs to a group of medicines called\u00a0corticosteroids.\u00a0It prevents the\u00a0release\u00a0of substances that cause\u00a0inflammation in the body.\u00a0Dexavit is used in acute conditions when oral treatment with\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0is not possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dexavit is used to treat several different conditions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cerebral edema (increased pressure inside the skull) caused by\u00a0tumors, brain surgeries, wart formation, or\u00a0meningitis<\/li><li>Severe skin diseases<\/li><li>Active phases of collagenosis (a group of connective tissue diseases) including a disease called lupus erythematosus (\u00a0SLE\u00a0)<\/li><li>Serious infectious diseases in combination with anti-infective agents<\/li><li>To prevent and treat nausea and vomiting caused by cancer drugs<\/li><li>Rheumatic diseases<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0in tendons or mucous sacs around joints.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse. Dexamethasone contained in Dexavit may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other 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 Using Dexavit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Should Not Be Given Dexavit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to dexamethasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>If you have a widespread\u00a0infection\u00a0that is not currently being treated<\/li><li>If you are going to get vaccines that contain live\u00a0viruses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dexavit should not be injected directly into the joint or tissue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have an\u00a0infection\u00a0in or very close to the joint to be treated<\/li><li>If you have bacterial\u00a0arthritis\u00a0(joint inflammation caused by bacteria)<\/li><li>If the joint to be treated is unstable<\/li><li>If you are prone to bleeding, either spontaneously or as a result of treatment with blood thinners (\u00a0anticoagulants\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have an accumulation of calcium salts in the soft tissue around the joint (periarticular calcifications)<\/li><li>If you have bone tissue death due to insufficient blood supply (avascular\u00a0necrosis)<\/li><li>If you have a tendon rupture<\/li><li>If you have a condition called\u00a0neurogenic\u00a0arthropathy\u00a0(loss of sensation in the joint, leading to disorders and damage to the joint).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not be given Dexavit if you have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;at the injection site that is not currently being treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(&nbsp;anaphylactic reaction&nbsp;) may occur during treatment with Dexavit.&nbsp;See section 4.<\/li><li>Glucocorticoids&nbsp;can cause adrenal insufficiency, especially when used in high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;or for a long time.&nbsp;This means that the adrenal glands do not produce enough steroid hormones.&nbsp;The most common symptoms are fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain, and nausea.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you get any of these symptoms.<\/li><li>Tell your doctor if you are being treated for infection&nbsp;as&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;may hide some signs of&nbsp;infection.<\/li><li>You should avoid&nbsp;exposing&nbsp;yourself to infectious diseases such as chickenpox and measles.&nbsp;Ask your doctor immediately if you think you may have been exposed to these&nbsp;infections.&nbsp;You will need immediate hospitalization if you develop any of these diseases.<\/li><li>If you have an accident, become ill, have a baby, or need to have surgery while you are being treated with Dexavit, you should inform your healthcare professional that you are using Dexavit.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one may need to be adjusted as the body&#8217;s response to stress caused by these events may be reduced.<\/li><li>You may experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;such as dexamethasone or when your&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;reduced.&nbsp;These withdrawal symptoms include fever, fatigue, aches, and pains in muscles and joints.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor if you get such symptoms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be closely monitored:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have a\u00a0bacterial\u00a0or viral infection (such as\u00a0hepatitis, polio, polio),\u00a0herpes,\u00a0an eye\u00a0infection, nor a wound on the surface of the eye)<\/li><li>If you have or have had\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0or have recently had a reaction in connection with a tuberculosis vaccination<\/li><li>If you have a parasitic infection (machine infection) or a fungal infection inside your body.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Dexavit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are being treated for\u00a0infection, as\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0can hide some signs of\u00a0infection<\/li><li>If you need to be vaccinated.\u00a0The vaccination may not have the same effect and the risk of\u00a0infection\u00a0when using a live vaccine may be greater if you are being treated with Dexavit at the same time.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0ulcerative colitis\u00a0(\u00a0chronic\u00a0inflammation\u00a0and ulceration of the colon)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diverticulitis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the bulges of the inner layer of the colon)<\/li><li>If a diseased part of your intestine has been removed and you have a surgical connection between two parts of the intestine (\u00a0anastomosis\u00a0of the intestine)<\/li><li>If you have or have had\u00a0stomach ulcers<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0myasthenia gravis\u00a0(a disease that causes muscle weakness)<\/li><li>If you have or have had severe\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>If you have high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(increased eye pressure)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">diabetes<\/a><\/li><li>If you have\u00a0osteoporosis\u00a0(osteoporosis)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0hypothyroidism\u00a0(underactive\u00a0thyroid gland\u00a0)<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0liver cirrhosis\u00a0(severe scarring of the liver).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you (or anyone else who is taking this medicine) have any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Signs of mental problems, as serious mental problems can occur during treatment with drugs such as dexamethasone.\u00a0You must talk to a doctor if you (or anyone else using this medicine) feel depressed or have suicidal thoughts.<\/li><li>If you have blood cancer and have symptoms of tumor lysis syndrome such as<ul><li>Muscle cramps<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Vision loss or visual disturbances<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are being treated with high\u00a0doses\u00a0of Dexavit, your doctor may monitor the level of potassium in your blood.\u00a0Your doctor may also want you to reduce your salt intake and may advise you to take a potassium supplement while you are being treated with this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are receiving Dexavit as a local&nbsp;injection&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;injection&nbsp;in a joint), your doctor will take special care to reduce the risk of bacterial infection.&nbsp;This medicine must not be injected directly into an infected area.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if after local&nbsp;injection&nbsp;of this medicine you get complications such as a marked increase in pain accompanied by local swelling, further restriction of joint mobility, fever, or malaise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will monitor growth and development at regular intervals during treatment as this medicine may cause growth retardation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Dexavit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. You must tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anti-\u00a0HIV\u00a0drugs\u00a0(cobicistat and ritonavir)<\/li><li>Drugs against\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0(rifampicin and\u00a0isoniazid\u00a0)<\/li><li>Antiepileptic\u00a0drugs\u00a0(\u00a0phenytoin\u00a0and carbamazepine)<\/li><li>Nasal congestion medicine (\u00a0ephedrine\u00a0)<\/li><li>Anti-cancer drugs (aminoglutethimide)<\/li><li>Drugs for sleep disorders and\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0(\u00a0barbiturates\u00a0and primidone)<\/li><li>Medicines for fungal infections (\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0and itraconazole)<\/li><li>Medicines for pain and\u00a0inflammation\u00a0(\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0and other anti-inflammatory drugs)<\/li><li>Anticoagulants (\u00a0anticoagulant\u00a0coumarin)<\/li><li>Diuretics\u00a0(\u00a0diuretics\u00a0)<\/li><li>Drugs for\u00a0diabetes\u00a0(\u00a0insulin\u00a0and diabetes medicines taken by mouth)<\/li><li>Cardiac drugs (cardiac glycosides)<\/li><li>Birth control pills\u00a0or hormone replacement therapy (\u00a0estrogens\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to have a blood, urine, or skin sample, always tell your doctor that you are being treated with Dexavit, as Dexavit may affect test results.<\/p>\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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will only give you this medicine if the benefits to you and your baby outweigh the risks.\u00a0Treatment will take place under close supervision.\u00a0Your baby may need close monitoring after birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dexavit should only be used according to the doctor&#8217;s instructions and under close supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dexavit does not affect the ability to drive and use machines. You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dexavit Contains Sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dexavit contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per ml, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Dexavit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The injection\u00a0is given by a doctor or nurse.\u00a0The doctor will decide the right\u00a0dose\u00a0for you and how and when an\u00a0injection\u00a0should be given.<\/li><li>Dexavit can be given:<ul><li>Intravenously\u00a0(\u00a0injection\u00a0into a vein)<\/li><li>Intramuscular\u00a0(\u00a0injection\u00a0into a muscle)<\/li><li>Directly in a joint or\u00a0tissue<\/li><li>As a slow\u00a0injection\u00a0by a drip into a vein (\u00a0infusion\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Dose\u00a0one depends on your illness and how you respond to treatment.<\/li><li><strong>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is\u00a0<\/strong><ul><li><em>Intravenous\u00a0and\u00a0intramuscular\u00a0use<\/em><ul><li>Starting dose: The starting dose depends on your illness and is 0.8-60 mg per day.\u00a0For milder conditions, a\u00a0dose\u00a0lower than 0.8 mg\u00a0may suffice.<\/li><li>The starting dose is maintained or adjusted until a satisfactory response is achieved.<\/li><li><em>Injection\u00a0of the joints or\u00a0tissues<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Dosage\u00a0one and how often you need to be given the medicine depends on your condition and the area in which the medicine is injected.\u00a0The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0is 0.4-6 mg.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Maximum 16 mg per day divided into three or four\u00a0doses.\u00a0In more severe conditions, a higher\u00a0dose\u00a0may be required.<\/li><li><strong>Hepatic impairment<\/strong><ul><li>Dose\u00a0one may need to be adjusted in patients with severe liver disease.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Impaired renal function<\/strong><ul><li>Dose\u00a0one does not need to be adjusted.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Dexavit Then You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine is given to you by a doctor or nurse.\u00a0It is unlikely that you will get too much or too little. Signs of\u00a0acute\u00a0overdose are sudden skin rash, difficulty breathing, and fainting as a result of an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0(\u00a0anaphylaxis\u00a0).\u00a0Prolonged overdose may lead to the development of Cushing&#8217;s syndrome or impaired adrenal function.\u00a0The symptoms are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cushing&#8217;s syndrome: <ul><li>Increased appetite<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><li>Fat accumulation especially on the abdomen<\/li><li>Between the shoulders and in the upper part of the neck and the face (moon face)<\/li><li>Skin changes<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>Increased thirst<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Impaired adrenal function: <ul><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Weight loss<\/li><li>Decreased appetite<\/li><li>Skin changes<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Muscle or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Seek medical attention immediately if you get any of these symptoms. If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.\u00a0If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Using Dexavit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Dexavit has been used for several days, treatment should be stopped gradually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Dexavit Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serious\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><br><strong>Seek medical attention immediately if you get any of the following serious\u00a0side effects.<\/strong><br><em><strong>Less common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>(<em>\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 100<\/em>\u00a0):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe abdominal pain and fever caused by a sudden\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the pancreas<\/li><li>Increased pressure inside the skull<ul><li>Headache<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Pain behind the eyes<\/li><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Heart failure<ul><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Weakness<\/li><li>Swelling of the legs<\/li><li>Rapid or irregular heartbeat<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">Cough<\/a><\/li><li>Loss of appetite<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Severe\u00a0allergic reaction<ul><li>Rash<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Seizures<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Impaired adrenal function.\u00a0You may experience symptoms such as fever, joint or muscle pain, and malaise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>(<em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100<\/em>&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Acute\u00a0mental illness<ul><li>Delusions<\/li><li>Paranoia<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Has been reported<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Visual disturbances<\/li><li>Vision loss<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact a doctor if you get any of the following serious\u00a0side effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(<em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;or long-term treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Red, round &#8220;moon face&#8221;<\/li><li>Thirst due to high <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a><\/li><li>Headache due to high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>Decreased muscle mass<\/li><li>Abnormal fat accumulation in the face, neck, and body<\/li><li>Skin changes reminiscent of\u00a0acne\u00a0(Cushing&#8217;s syndrome)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other\u00a0side effects\u00a0are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(<em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10)<\/em>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Diseases of the nervous system caused by changes in the function of the nerves<\/li><li>Swelling (fluid accumulation) in fingers, hands, feet, or legs<\/li><li>Increased risk of\u00a0infection\u00a0due to the weakened immune system<\/li><li>Fungal infection in the mouth<\/li><li>Frequent urination, thirst, and fatigue due to high blood sugar<\/li><li>Increased appetite<\/li><li>Cataract<\/li><li>Delayed wound healing<\/li><li>Pain,\u00a0redness,\u00a0and swelling at the injection site<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At high doses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pain in the upper abdomen, heartburn, and possibly vomiting due to\u00a0stomach ulcers<\/li><li>Hot flashes<\/li><li>Increased \/ abnormal hair growth<\/li><li>The skin becomes darker (increased\u00a0pigmentation\u00a0)<\/li><li>Skin and connective tissue become harder and denser.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For long-term treatment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased risk of bone fractures due to osteoporosis<\/li><li>Muscle wasting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em>(<em>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100<\/em>&nbsp;):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>General malaise, increased\u00a0susceptibility\u00a0to\u00a0infection, especially <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/sore-throat\/\">sore throat<\/a> and fever due to blood cell changes (lack of\u00a0white blood cells\u00a0).<\/li><li>Weakness and decreased muscle strength due to lack of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in the blood.\u00a0Too low a\u00a0potassium\u00a0level\u00a0can in very rare cases become serious and cause paralysis and heart rhythm disturbances (risk of\u00a0heart failure\u00a0).<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat or palpitations<\/li><li>Muscle weakness<\/li><li>Missed menstruation<\/li><li>Sweating<\/li><li>Hiccup<\/li><li>Thrombotic diseases<\/li><li>High\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Dexavit<\/h2>\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 store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/li><li>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the vial after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine if the solution is cloudy or contains particles.<\/li><li>For single use only.&nbsp;Dispose of unused contents immediately after use<em>.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is dexamethasone phosphate.<\/li><li>1 ml contains 4 mg dexamethasone phosphate (as 4.37 mg dexamethasone sodium phosphate) &#8211; equivalent to 3.33 mg dexamethasone.<\/li><li>5 ml contains 20 mg dexamethasone phosphate (as 21.85 mg dexamethasone sodium phosphate) corresponds to 16.65 mg dexamethasone.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are Disodium edetate, sodium citrate (E 331), sodium hydroxide (E 524) (for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment\u00a0), and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\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>Dexavit is a clear, colorless solution in a\u00a0glass ampoule\u00a0containing 1 ml or 5 ml.<\/li><li>Pack sizes:<ul><li>1 ml ampoule: 3 x 1 mL\u00a0vial\u00a0s and 100 x 1 ml\u00a0ampoule\u00a0s<\/li><li>5 ml ampoule: 5 x 5 ml\u00a0ampoule\u00a0is<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vital&nbsp;Pharma Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuborgvej 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2900 Hellerup<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HB&nbsp;-Medical ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr.&nbsp;Neergaardsvej 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2970 H\u00f8rsholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dexavit is used to treat allergic reactions, dermatologic illnesses, gastrointestinal problems, and other ailments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[5713,5716,5715,5717,5720,5718,2216,2212,5714,5719],"class_list":["post-7449","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-dexamethasone-phosphate","tag-dexamethasone-phosphate-injection","tag-dexamethasone-phosphate-side-effects","tag-dexavit","tag-dexavit-injection","tag-dexavit-side-effects","tag-injections","tag-medicine","tag-what-is-dexamethasone-phosphate","tag-what-is-dexavit"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7449","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7449"}],"version-history":[{"count":59,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46331,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7449\/revisions\/46331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}