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Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling, and itching. This medicine contains betamethasone, a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation. Thus, helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching. Let your doctor be informed about your complete medical and medication history.
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Composition :

BETAMETHASONE-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Kishore Pharmacy

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Betamethasone Injection 1 ml

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes such as redness, swelling, and itching. It is used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints).

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Some people may experience skin redness, itching, skin discolouration, tingling, numbness, burning pain, or stomach pain. Most of these side effects of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Betamethasone, other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Uses of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml

Treatment of Allergic reactions or inflammatory conditions such as redness, swelling and itching

Directions for Use

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is a steroid used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints). Also, Betamethasone Injection 1 ml supplements the action of adrenaline (a hormone that regulates involuntary functions). Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may also be used to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants.

How Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Works

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml contains Betamethasone, a steroid that works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. When the skin reacts to any type of allergens, such chemicals are released normally.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml
  • Eat a balanced diet containing enough proteins, fibre, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits.
  • Get quality sleep for about 7-9 hours.
  • Try to manage stress with meditation or yoga.
  • Drink enough water.
  • Exercise regularly as it helps regulate appetite.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Here are the steps to manage medication-triggered Nervousness:
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of Nervousness, such as anxiety, jitteriness, or an increased heart rate, after taking medication or adjusting your medication regimen.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen to alleviate symptoms of Nervousness. This can include switching to a different medication, reducing the dosage, or temporarily stopping the medication. Your doctor may also recommend alternative techniques like relaxation, mindfulness meditation, or journaling. These techniques can help reduce anxiety and Nervousness.
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques, such as deep breathing exercises, yoga, or journaling, to help manage Nervousness.
  • Engage in regular physical activity, such as walking or jogging, to help reduce anxiety and improve mood.
  • Your doctor may advise considering cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) or other forms of talk therapy to address underlying anxiety or Nervousness.
  • You should maintain regular follow-up appointments with your doctor to monitor nervousness symptoms, adjust treatment plans as needed, and discuss any concerns or questions.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.

What if I have taken an overdose of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. Symptoms of overdose may include, altered mental status with agitation (psychosis), burning or itching skin, convulsions (seizures), and deafness, depression, dry skin, heart rhythm disturbances (rapid pulse, irregular pulse), and high blood pressure. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Betamethsone or other steroids or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml. Consult a doctor before taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml if you are a breastfeeding mother as Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk. Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml. Avoid alcohol consumption with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers. Before taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor if you have recently taken vaccination against smallpox as Betamethasone Injection 1 ml should not be injected into infected areas, intervertebral spaces, unstable joints, or by epidural route (injection in the back). If you notice mood changes or have depression and strange thoughts while taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor immediately.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BetamethasoneDesmopressin
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BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical

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BetamethasoneDesmopressin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneMifepristone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with Mifepristone may significantly reduce the effect of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml which may be less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneIomeprol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIohexol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneGemifloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Taking Gemifloxacin may cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can be taken with Gemifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can be taken with Teriflunomide if prescribed by the doctor. Contact the prescriber immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneSparfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Sparfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Betamethasone Injection 1 ml can be taken with Sparfloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasoneNorfloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml Injection 1 ml:
Co-administration of Norfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Norfloxacin with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Stiff joints or difficulty moving your joints, joint pains, Swelling, or skin discoloration, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in quercetin (a flavonoid) such as apples, cherries, broccoli, spinach, and blueberries.
  • Consuming food rich in probiotics helps in developing the immune system against allergies.
  • Limit intake of food that might trigger allergies, such as dairy products, soy, eggs, and nuts.
  • Avoid consumption of foods with excess sugar as it may flare up inflammation.
  • Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, and fish in your diet.
  • Reducing stress and maintaining a regular sleep pattern would be helpful.
  • Avoid processed meats, refined carbohydrates, sugar, trans fats, and alcohol as these might worsen inflammation.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml as it may increase the risk of ulcers.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks. If you are pregnant while using Betamethasone Injection 1 ml, inform your doctor and do not stop the treatment unless advised by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is excreted in human milk and may lower hormone levels in the baby if Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is used in high doses for a long duration. Therefore, before prescribing Betamethasone Injection 1 ml to a breastfeeding mother, your doctor will discuss the benefits and risks of using it.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml is given to children in doses advised by a doctor based on their age. Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may affect the growth of children. Therefore, inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Betamethasone Injection 1 ml.

FAQs

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids used to treat symptoms associated with allergic reactions or inflammatory processes such as redness, swelling, and itching. It is used to treat severe allergic reactions, including reaction to drugs, local inflammation of joints or tendons of the eye, status asthmaticus (an extreme form of asthma), acute adrenal crisis, severe shock (collapse) due to injury, surgical or accidental trauma or overwhelming infection and soft tissue lesions such as tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendon sheath), tennis elbow, and bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs called bursae that cushion the joints).

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml works by acting inside skin cells and inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.

If you are about to receive any vaccinations, especially live vaccines such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio vaccines, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are on treatment with Betamethasone Injection 1 ml as it may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may lower the body’s immune response and lead to nervous system complications if used along with a vaccine.

A blue steroid card consists of instructions for patients and also provides information to healthcare providers regarding the details of prescribed steroids. It is given to patients using Betamethasone Injection 1 ml for more than three weeks. The patient is advised to carry a steroid card always and show it to the nurse, midwife, doctor, dentist or anyone who treats them.

You are not recommended to take Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with ketoconazole as it may increase the risk of side effects of Betamethasone Injection 1 ml. However, please consult your doctor before taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml with other medicines.

Betamethasone Injection 1 ml may increase the risk of infections as it may weaken the immune system. Therefore, it is advised to stay away from people having chickenpox, measles or shingles as they can affect severely while taking Betamethasone Injection 1 ml.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

47, Karaya Road, Circus Avenue, Kolkata - 700017
Other Info - BET0319

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