Betnesol.
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Betnesol Indications
Betnesol is in a class of drugs called steroids. Betnesol reduces swelling and decreases the body's immune response. It is indicated to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids. It is also indicated to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, Ulcerative Colitis, and Crohn's Disease.
If there is a serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, Betnesol is not recommended. It weakens the body's immune response and thus its ability to fight infection. Before taking Betnesol ,the doctor should be informed if the following exist: - kidney disease, - liver disease, - high blood pressure or heart disease, - Ulcerative Colitis, Diverticulitis, or stomach ulcers, - hypothyroidism, - osteoporosis, - Myasthenia gravis, - diabetes mellitus. You may not be able to take Betnesol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the above conditions. Betnesol is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby. Betnesol passes into breast milk. Do not take Betnesol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Alcohol and Betnesol can be damaging to the stomach. Do not receive any immunizations during treatment with Betnesol without first talking to the doctor.
Betnesol Side Effects
If any of the following serious side effects are experienced, stop taking Betnesol and seek emergency medical attention immediately : - an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); - increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision) or sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). - Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Betnesol and consult the doctor if the following are experienced: ú insomnia; ú nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset; ú fatigue or dizziness; ú muscle weakness or joint pain; ú problems with diabetes control; or ú increased hunger or thirst.
Betnesol Overdose
A single large dose of this medication is unlikely to cause symptoms or death. An overdose is more likely to be caused by a chronic overdose -large doses taken over a period of time. Symptoms of an overdose include obesity (especially around the stomach); a round face; increased hair growth (especially around the face); acne; bruising; increased blood pressure; swollen hands, feet, or ankles (fluid retention); and sore or weak muscles. In case of a missed dose, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered.
Betnesol Intake Guidelines
Betnesol should not be stopped taking suddenly if it has being taking for a few weeks. It may need a gradual reduction in dosage before stopping it. It may be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset. It should be taken exactly as directed by the doctor. Betnesol should be Stored at room temperature away from moisture and heat. It should be kept away from the reach of children
Betnesol Other Brand Names
In some countries Betnesol may also be known as:
- Alersan;
- Antroquoril;
- Beclonato;
- Benevat;
- Beta Long;
- Betaderm;
- Betaject;
- Betametagen;
- Betaprospan;
- Betasone-G 12 Horas;
- Betasone-G;
- Betaspan;
- Betatopic;
- Betnelan-V;
- Betnesol;
- Betnolon;
- Betnovate Capilar;
- Betnovate;
- Betrat B;
- Blacor;
- Butasona;
- Celestone Chronodose;
- Celestone Cronodose;
- Celestone M;
- Celestone Soluspan;
- Cevicort NC;
- Cevicort;
- Coid;
- Corteroid Retard;
- Cortiderma;
- Cortimar;
- Cortival;
- Cronocorteroid;
- Cronolevel;
- Deltalaf;
- Dermizol;
- Dermobet;
- Dermovat;
- Dibetam;
- Difenac Forte;
- Diprobeta;
- Diprocort;
- Diproforte;
- Diprolene Glycol;
- Diprolene;
- Diprophos;
- Diprospan;
- Duoflam;
- Eleuphrat;
- Lazar-Cort;
- Metamar;
- Micosep B;
- Prevex B;
- Quiacort;
- Ratio-Ectosone;
- Sensitex;
- Solu-Celestan;
- Transderma B;
- Valbet;
- Valederm;
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