Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid hormone, which is used in conditions like arthritis, allergic reactions, inflammation, dermatitis, ulcerative colitis, and adrenal insufficiency. It works by blocking the immune system response to inflammation.
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What could be the cause of tinnitus?
Query: Hello doctor, I experienced an ear infection, along with a viral infection, for which I received treatment with Dexamethasone plus cipro eye drops and an Augmentin tablet for one week. I am now experiencing tinnitus, a persistent ringing sound in my ears. What could be the cause of this tinnitus? K... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Considering the information provided, it is possible that the tinnitus (ringing sound in the ears) you are experiencing could be a side effect of the Dexamethasone medication you have been taking. Dexamethasone, a steroid, has been know... Read Full »
Is it advisable to use Dexona and Practin for my friend?
Query: Hello doctor,One of my friends wants to use Dexona and Practin to gain weight. Can she use it for 10 days? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Using Dexona (Dexamethasone) and Practin is not a correct drug for weight gain. Dexona is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid) used for arthritis, blood, hormone, immune system disorders, allergic reactions, specific skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, ... Read Full »
Why does my eyes become yellow and red stained after using Visine for allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a pink eye. An allergy specialist advised me medications, and my eyes improved a lot. But I used Visine for a year every day, and that made my eyes addicted to that, and every time they became more red now. My allergy is controlled, but my eyes are not white, again they are like ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns and have gone through your photo attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The brown patches are suggestive of benign melanosis, and the red lines are blood vessels. The blood vessels can reduce in size and number when V... Read Full »
Does Dexamethasone increase the blood sugar levels in diabetic patients?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic, and I can manage my HbA1c level at 6.5 percent with diet and without any medications. Now I have COVID-19, and it is my tenth day. I am taking a course of Dexamethasone 4 mg twice daily per day. My sugar level always ranges between 250 mg/dL to 300 mg/dL. I took Amaryl 2 mg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Dexamethasone is a steroid, and it increases sugar levels. COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) and stress also can increase your sugar levels. If you are feeling fine and good, then you have two options for high sugar levels. You can increase tabl... Read Full »
How to help my father having difficulty in walking and standing up after COVID-19?
Query: Hello,my father was detected positive for covid 24 days ago. For 2 weeks he has been hospitalized and he is still in hospital, his lungs have been affected. He was treated with Remdesevir, dexamethasone and Heparine and other medicines . He was put on oxygen with nostril and high flow mask. Today he... Read Full »
Answer: Post COVID complications, especially those with hospitalisations are not uncommon. This could range for extreme muscle weakness, tiredness to serious complications including widespread clotting, neurological complications. It appears your father has been covered for the latter by medications, for th... Read Full »
Can liver problem be caused by reducing the dose of Dexamethasone?
Query: Hi doctor, Almost 5 years back, my father had an operation for a brain tumor in the left tempero-parietal region. He had Dexamethasone injections 12 mg and radiation on a linear accelerator 51 and 45. After two years, he had a CT and everything was fine. He even walked. But, when we started lowering... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know a few things very clear here. From your history, I gather that he had surgery on the brain and was on steroids post-op. And also he received radiotherapy. For what condition the brain surgery was done? He might be having what is called as steroid-i... Read Full »
I have throat inflammation after drinking phenyl. What shall I do now?
Query: Hi doctor, I drank about 1 tsp of white phenyl disinfectant. Following which I had a headache and took Allegra and Avil tablet. There is inflammation in my throat and ear. Today, I took Pantos tablet, Sucralfate and Oxetacaine suspension and Ultracet. What shall I do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering the chemical substance you ingested, it is natural to expect some complications. The mucosa of the upper gastrointestinal and respiratory tract is more sensitive to chemical reactions than the stomach, but you have taken measures to protect your stomach by usi... Read Full »
Please suggest methods to regrow beard and hair on scalp.
Query: Hello doctor, It started four years back that a patch of hair (round with about 1.18 inches diameter) suddenly disappeared from my lower right part of beard area (neck). I ignored this at first, but then when the hair never came back even after about six months. A doctor told me to use Tacrolimus 0.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have alopecia areata. I suggest you take oral corticosteroids for a few weeks if it is progressing. Tacrolimus is not a treatment of choice for alopec... Read Full »
My heartbeat has increased after taking Dexamethasone. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I contracted Bell's Palsy for the second time within seven years. The first episode was seven years back, and the second one occurred last month. I recently concluded using Dexamethasone (15-day tapering treatment) for my Bell's Palsy. Before this, I was on a 15 day use of Prednisone. Sin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). This is tachycardia and could be related to electrolyte imbalance or anxiety caused by tablet Dexamethasone. If tachycardia persists, I recommend going to the emergency room for a r... Read Full »
Is a Dexamethasone suppression test vital while on cortisol?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from hypercortisolism and my morning cortisol level is high. I am taking oral medicine for cortisol levels and the tablet Mirtazapine. The doctor says that the Dexamethasone suppression test is worthwhile, but I am worried the results would not be accurate due to the medi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. Yes, the medicines that alter cortisol levels can cause abnormal results of the Dexamethasone suppression test. The best way to make the test stand true to its value is to stop these medications for thr... Read Full »
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