Metoclopramide

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Metoclopramide (metoclopramide systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: GI stimulants, miscellaneous antiemetics and is used to treat Gastroparesis, GERD, Lactation Augmentation, Migraine, Nausea/Vomiting, Nausea/Vomiting - Chemotherapy Induced, Nausea/Vomiting - Postoperative, Radiographic Exam and Small Intestine Intubation.

US matches:

• Metoclopramide


• Metoclopramide Orally Disintegrating Tablets


• Metoclopramide Solution


• Metoclopramide Syrup


• Metoclopramide Intravenous


• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride


• Metoclopramide Injection


• Metoclopramide Oral Solution

UK matches:

• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride Oral Solution
• Metoclopramide Tablets 10mg (Actavis UK Ltd)
• Metoclopramide 10mg Tablets (SPC)
• Metoclopramide 5 mg/ml Injection (hameln) (SPC)
• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride Oral Solution (Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd) (SPC)
• Metoclopramide Injection BP l0mg/2ml (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A03FA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000364-62-5

Chemical Formula

C14-H22-Cl-N3-O2

Molecular Weight

299

Therapeutic Categories

Antiemetic

Peristaltic stimulant

Chemical Name

Benzamide, 4-amino-5-chloro-N-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]-2-methoxy-

Foreign Names

• Metoclopramidum (Latin)
• Metoclopramid (German)
• Métoclopramide (French)
• Metoclopramida (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Metoclopramide (OS: JAN, BAN, DCIT)
• Métoclopramide (OS: DCF)
• MCP (IS)
• Metoclopramid (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Metoclopramide (PH: BP 2010, JP XIV, Ph. Eur. 6)
• Métoclopramide (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Metoclopramidum (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (OS: BANM, JAN, USAN)
• AHR 3070-C (IS)
• Metoclopramidhydrochlorid-Monohydrat (IS)
• Métoclopramide (chlorhydrate de) (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (PH: BP 2010, Ph. Int. 4, USP 32, Ph. Eur. 6)
• Metoclopramidhydrochlorid (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
• Metoclopramidi hydrochloridum (PH: Ph. Int. 4, Ph. Eur. 6)

Brand Names

• Aeroflat (Metoclopramide and Dimeticone)
  Biosarto, Spain



• Anolexinon
  Towa Yakuhin, Japan



• Apo-Metoclop
  Apotex, Guyana; Apotex, Vietnam



• Apo-Metoclopramida
  Apotex, Peru



• Cerureg
  GAMA, Georgia



• Clop
  Quim-Far, Venezuela



• Clopan
  Menarini, Ecuador



• Cloprame
  Laprophan, Tunisia



• Donmet
  Neon, India



• Doperan
  Unimed, Tunisia



• Do-Spertin
  Domina Pharmaceuticals, Ethiopia



• Elieten
  Nippon Kayaku, Japan



• Enzimar
  Armofar, Colombia



• Folicron
  Tsuruhara Seiyaku, Japan



• Fonderyl
  Raymos, Argentina



• Gastrazole
  Amriya Pharmaceutical Industries, Ethiopia



• Gastrolon
  Efroze, Sri Lanka; Efroze Chemical Industry, Ethiopia



• Gastronerton
  Dolorgiet, United Arab Emirates; Dolorgiet, Bahrain; Dolorgiet, Germany; Dolorgiet, Egypt; Dolorgiet, Luxembourg; Dolorgiet, Oman; Dolorgiet, Qatar; Dolorgiet, Saudi Arabia; Dolorgiet, Sudan; Dolorgiet, Yemen



• Hemesys
  Genepharm, Peru



• H-Peran
  L.B.S., Vietnam; LBS, Thailand



• Irtopan
  Biotech, Venezuela



• Itan
  Saval, Chile



• Malon
  Doupharma, Ethiopia



• Maxolon (veterinary use)
  Shire Animal Health, United Kingdom; Valeant, Hong Kong



• MCP-ratiopharm
  Ratiopharm, Germany; Ratiopharm, Estonia; Ratiopharm, Luxembourg



• Meclopram
  Alexandria Company, Ethiopia



• Metajex
  Cadila, India



• Metlazel
  Shaphaco, Iraq; Shaphaco, Yemen



• Metoclop
  Ind-Swift, India



• Metoclopramid Polpharma
  Polpharma, Lithuania



• Metoclopramid
  Biofarm, Romania; Borisov, Georgia; Farmex, Romania; Laropharm, Romania



• Metoclopramida Ecar
  Ecar, Colombia



• Metoclopramida Genfar
  Genfar, Colombia



• Metoclopramida Iqfarma
  Iqfarma, Peru



• Metoclopramida L.CH.
  Chile, Chile



• Metoclopramida Merck
  Merck, Colombia



• Metoclopramida
  AZ Pharma, Colombia; Biosano, Chile; Blaskov, Colombia; Comercial Médica, Colombia; Ecuaquímica, Ecuador; Farmionni, Colombia; Farmo Andina, Peru; Flupal, Venezuela; Merck, Ecuador; Pentacoop, Colombia; UQP, Peru



• Metoclopramide Alpharma ApS
  Alpharma, Singapore



• Metoclopramide OGB Dexa
  Dexa Medica, Indonesia



• Metoclopramide Xinhua Pharm
  Xinhua, China



• Metoclopramide-Eurogenerics
  Eurogenerics, Luxembourg



• Metoclox
  Genamerica, Ecuador



• Metocyl
  Rowa, Malaysia



• Metopran
  Jadran, Bosnia & Herzegowina



• Metoril
  Newport, Costa Rica; Newport, Guatemala; Newport, Honduras; Newport, Panama; Newport, El Salvador



• Metroclopramida
  Elter - Medicamentos Genéricos, Venezuela



• Mexomide
  Doupharma, Ethiopia



• Midatenk
  Biotenk, Argentina



• Migpriv (Metoclopramide and Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  Sanofi-Aventis, Switzerland; Sanofi-Aventis, Italy



• Migrafin (Metoclopramide and Aspirin)
  Combiphar, Netherlands; Delphi, Netherlands; Dr. Fisher, Netherlands; EU-Pharma, Netherlands; Euro, Netherlands; Sanofi-Aventis, Netherlands



• Migralave + MCP (Metoclopramide and Paracetamol)
  Temmler, Germany



• Migraprim (Metoclopramide and Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  Sanofi-Aventis, Italy



• Neopramiel
  Nagase Iyakuhin, Japan



• Perinorm
  Ipca Laboratories, Ethiopia



• Plasil
  Merrel Dow Pharmaceuticals, Ethiopia; Sanofi-Aventis, Colombia; Sanofi-Aventis, Thailand



• Plemazole
  Chemical Industries, Ethiopia



• Pradis
  Opalia, Tunisia



• Pramide
  La Santé, Venezuela



• Pramotil
  Schein, Peru



• Primperan
  ADWYA, Tunisia; Astellas, Japan; Biofarma, Turkey; Dr. Fisher, Netherlands; EU-Pharma, Netherlands; Euro, Netherlands; Sanofi-Aventis, Belgium; Sanofi-Aventis, Finland; Sanofi-Aventis, Netherlands; Sanofi-Aventis, Oman; Sanofi-Aventis, Sweden; Sanofi-Aventis, Singapore; Sanofi-Aventis - Produtos farmacêuticos, S.A., Portugal; Sanofi-Synthelabo, Greece; Sanofi-Synthelabo, Luxembourg; Sanofi-Synthelabo, Peru; Siphat, Tunisia



• Primpéran
  Sanofi-Aventis, France



• Primperan Enfant (pediatric)
  Sanofi-Aventis, Belgium



• Prinparl
  Sawai Seiyaku, Japan



• Promet
  Lupin, India



• Prometin
  Astellas, Taiwan



• Reglan
  Alkaloid, Slovenia



• Riamide
  Riyad Pharma, Oman



• Rupemet
  Duncan, Argentina



• Sintegran
  Sintesina, Argentina



• Terperan
  ASKA SeiyakuAsuka, Japan



• Vomipram
  Corsa Industries, Indonesia



• Vomitrol
  Pharos, Indonesia



• Gastronerton
  Dolorgiet, Germany



• MCP-CT
  CT Arzneimittel, Germany



• MCP-ratiopharm
  Ratiopharm, Germany



• Metoc
  Oriental, Argentina



• Metoclopramida Lch
  Ivax, Peru



• Metoclopramida Vannier
  Vannier, Argentina



• Metoclopramide HCl
  Vintage, United States



• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
  Mutual, United States; Sandoz, United States



• Rilaquin
  Microsules, Argentina



• Metagliz
  Almirall, Egypt; Almirall, Ghana; Almirall, Kenya; Almirall, Sudan; Almirall, Tanzania; Almirall, Zambia



• Adco-Contromet
  Adcock Ingram Pharmaceuticals, South Africa



• Afipran
  Nycomed, Norway



• Anausin Métoclopramide
  Meda, France



• Antimet
  Antigen, Ireland



• Apo-Metoclop
  Apotex, Canada



• Betaclopramide
  Be-Tabs Pharmaceuticals, South Africa



• Carnotprim
  Carnot, Mexico



• Cephalgan (Metoclopramide and Carbasalate Calcium)
  UPSA, Slovakia



• Cerucal
  AWD, Bulgaria; AWD Pharma, Czech Republic; AWD Pharma, Estonia; AWD Pharma, Hungary; AWD Pharma, Romania; AWD Pharma, Slovakia; AWD.pharma, Lithuania; AWD.pharma, Latvia; Pliva, Georgia; Pliva, Russian Federation; Temmler, Germany



• Chlorhydrate de Métoclopramide Renaudin
  Renaudin, France



• Clopamon
  Aspen Pharmacare, South Africa



• Clopram
  APM, United Arab Emirates; APM, Iraq; APM, Jordan; APM, Kuwait; APM, Lebanon; APM, Libya; APM, Nigeria; APM, Qatar; APM, Saudi Arabia; APM, Sudan; APM, Syria; APM, Yemen; Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Bahrain; Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co. LTD. - APM, Oman



• Clopramel
  Novell, Indonesia



• Clopramide
  Saidal, Algeria



• Clopran
  Arab Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Co. LTD. - APM, Oman



• Damaben
  Caprifarmindo, Indonesia



• Degan
  Lek, Bulgaria; Lek, Czech Republic; Sandoz, Slovakia



• Delipramil
  Bruno, Italy



• Dibertil
  Nycomed, Belgium; Sandipro, Luxembourg



• Docmetoclo
  Docpharma, Belgium



• Dramanyl II Gotas
  Paill, Honduras; Paill, Nicaragua; Paill, El Salvador



• Elitan
  Medochemie, Malta; Medochemie, Oman



• Emenil
  AstraZeneca, India



• Emeran
  Erlimpex, Indonesia



• Emetal
  Asian, Thailand



• Emperal
  Orion, United Arab Emirates; Orion, Bahrain; Orion, Denmark; Orion, Egypt; Orion, Jordan; Orion, Kuwait; Orion, Lebanon



• Ethiferan
  Ethica Industri Farmasi, Indonesia



• Eucil
  Farmasa, Brazil



• Fada Metoclorpramida
  Fada, Argentina



• Gastrosil
  Heumann, Germany; Pfizer, Austria



• Gastro-Timelets
  Codali, Luxembourg; Temmler, Denmark; TTY Biopharm, Taiwan



• Geneprami
  Genepharm, Greece



• Hemibe
  Rider, Chile



• Isaprandil
  Unifarm, Italy



• Klometol
  Galenika, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Galenika, Serbia



• Lexapram
  Molex Ayus, Indonesia



• Manosil
  March, Thailand



• Maril
  Atlantic, Hong Kong; Atlantic, Singapore; Atlantic, Thailand



• Martomide
  Marching Pharmaceutical, Hong Kong



• Maxeron
  Wallace, India



• Maxil
  Nipa, Bangladesh



• Maxolon
  Amdipharm, United Kingdom; Amdipharm Limited, Ireland; GlaxoSmithKline, United Arab Emirates; GlaxoSmithKline, Bahrain; GlaxoSmithKline, Cyprus; GlaxoSmithKline, Egypt; GlaxoSmithKline, Iraq; GlaxoSmithKline, Iran; GlaxoSmithKline, Kuwait; GlaxoSmithKline, Lebanon; GlaxoSmithKline, Qatar; Pacific, New Zealand; Pharmaco, South Africa; Valeant, Australia; Valeant, Hong Kong



• Maxolon (veterinary use)
  Shire Animal Health, United Kingdom



• MCP AbZ
  AbZ, Germany



• MCP AL
  Aliud, Germany



• MCP axcount
  Axcount, Germany



• MCP dura
  Mylan dura, Germany



• MCP Hexal
  Hexal, Germany; Hexal, Luxembourg; Salutas Fahlberg, Czech Republic



• MCP Sandoz
  Sandoz, Germany



• MCP Stada
  Stada, Germany



• MCP Tropfen-1A Pharma
  1A Pharma, Germany



• MCP-beta
  Betapharm, Germany



• MCP-CT
  CT Arzneimittel, Germany



• MCP-Isis
  Actavis, Germany



• MCP-ratiopharm
  Ratiopharm, Germany



• Meclid
  Jayson, Bangladesh



• Meclomid
  Beximco, Bangladesh; Randall, Mexico



• Mepramida
  Roemmers, Venezuela



• Merck-Metoclopramide
  Merck Generics, South Africa



• Metadrate (Metoclopramide and Magaldrate)
  Lupin, India



• Metalon
  CAPS Pharmaceuticals, South Africa



• Metamide
  Pacific, New Zealand



• Metoclopramid AWD
  AWD.pharma, Germany



• Metoclopramid Polpharma
  Polpharma, Latvia



• Metoclopramid
  Arena, Romania; Slavia Pharm, Romania; Terapia, Romania



• Metoclopramida Abex
  Kern, Spain



• Metoclopramida Clorhidrato
  Bestpharma, Chile; Sanderson, Chile



• Metoclopramida Genfar
  Genfar, Peru



• Metoclopramida Kern Pharma
  Kern, Spain



• Metoclopramida Labesfal
  Labesfal, Portugal



• Metoclopramida Medinfar
  Medinfar, Portugal



• Metoclopramida Richmond
  Richmond, Argentina



• Metoclopramida
  Cofasa, Venezuela; Medifarm, Venezuela; Mintlab, Chile



• Metoclopramid-Akri
  Akrihin, Russian Federation



• Metoclopramide Actavis
  Actavis, Estonia; Actavis, Netherlands



• Metoclopramide cloridrato
  Hospira, Italy



• Metoclopramide Cloridrato (veterinary use)
  Intervet, Italy



• Metoclopramide DHA
  DHA, Hong Kong



• Metoclopramide EG
  EG, Italy; Eurogenerics, Belgium



• Metoclopramide HCl CF
  Centrafarm, Netherlands



• Metoclopramide HCl PCH
  Pharmachemie, Netherlands



• Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
  Actavis, United States; Alveda Pharma, Canada; Baxter, United States; Hospira, United States; Ipca, United States; Mayne, United States; Morton Grove, United States; Pharmaceutical Associates, United States; Sicor, United States; Silarx, United States; Teva USA, United States; Watson, United States



• Metoclopramide Injection BP
  PfizerPerth, Australia



• Métoclopramide Mylan
  Mylan, France



• Metoclopramide ratiopharm
  ratiopharm, Netherlands



• Métoclopramide Sandoz
  Sandoz, France



• Metoclopramide
  Actavis, United Kingdom; Antigen, Malta; Biologici, Estonia; Hameln, United Kingdom; Pfizer, New Zealand; Promed, Russian Federation; Rosemont, United Kingdom; Sandoz, Canada



• Metoclopramidemonohydrochloride
  Accord Healthcare, Netherlands



• Metoclopramidum
  Polpharma, Poland



• Metoclor
  Pharmaland, Thailand



• Metoclorpramida Biol
  Biol, Argentina



• Metoclorpramida Drawer
  Drawer, Argentina



• Metoclorpramida Larjan
  Veinfar, Argentina



• Metoclorpramida Martian
  LKM, Argentina



• Metocol
  Opsonin, Bangladesh



• Metocontin
  Modi-Mundipharma, India; Modi-Mundipharma, Sri Lanka



• Metocyl
  Rowa, United Arab Emirates; Rowa, Bahrain; Rowa, Cyprus; Rowa, Egypt; Rowa, Jordan; Rowa, Kuwait; Rowa, Lebanon; Rowa, Libya; Rowa, Peru; Rowa, Qatar; Rowa, Saudi Arabia; Rowa, Yemen



• Metogastron
  Hexal, Austria



• Metomide (veterinary use)
  Delvet, Australia



• Metopran
  Jadran, Croatia (Hrvatska)



• Metozolv
  Salix, United States



• Metpamid
  Yeni, Turkey



• Met-Sil
  TP Drug, Thailand



• Migpriv (Metoclopramide and Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  Sanofi-Aventis, Belgium; Sanofi-Aventis, France



• Migraeflux MCP (Metoclopramide and Paracetamol)
  Hennig, Germany



• MigraMax (Metoclopramide and Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  Cephalon, United Kingdom



• Migräne-Neuridal (Metoclopramide and Paracetamol)
  Krewel, Germany



• Migränerton (Metoclopramide and Paracetamol)
  Dolorgiet, Germany



• Motilon
  Sanofi-Aventis, Bangladesh



• Movistal
  SMB, Luxembourg



• Movlan
  Gaco, Bangladesh



• Nausil
  Siam Pharmaceutical, Thailand



• Nilatika
  Nicholas, Indonesia



• Nofoklam
  Nufarindo, Indonesia



• Novomit
  Klonal, Argentina



• Nu-Metoclopramide
  Nu-Pharm, Canada



• Nutramid
  Acme, Bangladesh



• Opram
  Armoxindo, Indonesia



• Paramax (Metoclopramide and Paracetamol)
  GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, New Zealand; Sanofi-Aventis, United Kingdom; Sanofi-Aventis, Ireland



• Paspertin
  Solvay, Austria; Solvay, Germany; Solvay Pharma, Switzerland



• Peraprin
  Taiyo Pharmaceutical, Japan



• Perinorm
  Ipca, India; Ipca, Sri Lanka; Ipca, Oman; Ipca, Russian Federation



• Peristab
  Interpharm, Sri Lanka



• Piralen
  Otto, Indonesia



• Plasil
  Aventis, Ghana; Aventis, Kenya; Aventis, Nigeria; Aventis, Zimbabwe; Duncan, Philippines; Kimia Farma, Indonesia; Lepetit, Italy; Sanofi-Aventis, Brazil; Sanofi-Aventis, Mexico



• Polcotec
  Best, Mexico



• Pramalon
  Merck Generics, South Africa



• Pramidin
  Crinos, Romania; Sirton Medicare, Italy



• Pramiel
  Nagase Iyakuhin, Japan



• Pramin
  Alphapharm, Australia; Rafa, Israel



• Praux
  Fabop, Argentina



• Premosan
  Julphar, Oman



• Primadol (Metoclopramide and Paracetamol)
  Soho, Indonesia



• Primavera-N
  Fabra, Argentina



• Primperan Compositum (Metoclopramide and Pancreatin)
  Delagrange, Indonesia; Soho, Indonesia



• Primperan
  Astellas, Japan; Delagrange, Indonesia; Sanofi-Aventis, Belgium; Sanofi-Aventis, Switzerland; Sanofi-Aventis, Denmark; Sanofi-Aventis, Ecuador; Sanofi-Aventis, Finland; Sanofi-Aventis, Hong Kong; Sanofi-Aventis, Malaysia; Sanofi-Aventis, Netherlands; Sanofi-Aventis, Sweden; Sanofi-Aventis, Taiwan; Sanofi-Aventis, Vietnam; Sanofi-Aventis S.A., Spain; Sanofi-Synthelabo, Iceland; Sanofi-Synthelabo, Luxembourg; Sanofi-Synthelabo, Peru; Soho, Indonesia



• Primpéran
  Sanofi-Aventis, France



• Primperid (veterinary use)
  Ceva, Netherlands



• Primpérid (veterinary use)
  Ceva, France



• Prokinyl
  Techni-Pharma, Monaco



• Pulin
  Yung Shin, Singapore



• Pylomid
  Bosnalijek, Bosnia & Herzegowina



• Raclonid
  Actavis, Indonesia



• Randum
  Teofarma, Italy



• Reglan
  Alaven, United States; Alkaloid, Bosnia & Herzegowina; Alkaloid, Bulgaria; Alkaloid, Georgia; Alkaloid, Croatia (Hrvatska); Alkaloid, Serbia; Baxter, United States; CFL, India



• Reliveran
  Novartis, Argentina



• Sabax Metoclopramide
  Adcock Ingram Critical Care, South Africa



• Saften
  Monserrat, Argentina



• Sotatic
  Fahrenheit, Indonesia



• Tivomit
  Berlico Mulia Farma, Indonesia



• Tomit
  Interbat, Indonesia



• Vertivom
  Global Multi Pharmalab, Indonesia



• Vilapon
  Metiska, Indonesia

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
BANM	British Approved Name (Modified)
DCF	Dénomination Commune Française
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
JAN	Japanese Accepted Name
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC	Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)
USAN	United States Adopted Name

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Subelan

Subelan may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Subelan

Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine hydrochloride (a derivative of Venlafaxine) is reported as an ingredient of Subelan in the following countries:

• Chile

International Drug Name Search

Univasc

In the US, Univasc (moexipril systemic) is a member of the drug class angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and is used to treat Diabetic Kidney Disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure and Left Ventricular Dysfunction.

US matches:

• Univasc

Ingredient matches for Univasc

Moexipril

Moexipril hydrochloride (a derivative of Moexipril) is reported as an ingredient of Univasc in the following countries:

• Indonesia


• Philippines


• Turkey


• United States

International Drug Name Search

Dexasone injection

Generic Name: dexamethasone (injection) (DEX a METH a sone)

Brand Names: Cortastat, Cortastat 10, Cortastat LA, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA

What is dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Dexamethasone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Dexamethasone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders, inflammatory eye conditions, blood cell disorders, leukemia, or endocrine disorders.

Dexamethasone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about dexamethasone?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dexamethasone or sulfites, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Before using dexamethasone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroids.

Your steroid medication needs may change if you have any unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you during treatment.

Avoid activities that place too much stress on your joints. Dexamethasone can decrease pain and swelling, and you may be tempted to increase your activity if you are feeling better. Any joint damage may go unnoticed while you are being treated with dexamethasone.

Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have or have recently had. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with dexamethasone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using a steroid. Ask your doctor when you can safely receive a live vaccine after your dexamethasone treatment ends.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using dexamethasone?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to dexamethasone or sulfites, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Steroid medication can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection. Steroids can also worsen an infection you already have, or reactivate an infection you recently had. Before using this medication, tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.

Other medical conditions you should tell your doctor about before using dexamethasone include:

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  asthma;

  
  


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  liver disease (such as cirrhosis);

  
  


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  kidney disease;

  
  


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  a thyroid disorder;

  
  


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  a history of malaria;

  
  


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  osteoporosis;

  
  


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  a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;

  
  


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  glaucoma or cataracts;

  
  


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  herpes simplex infection of the eyes;

  
  


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  stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis;

  
  


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  depression or mental illness;

  
  


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  congestive heart failure;

  
  


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  high blood pressure; or

  
  


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  if you have recently had a heart attack.

  
  

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use dexamethasone.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Dexamethasone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Steroids can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication.

How is dexamethasone injection given?

Dexamethasone is given as an injection into a muscle or through a needle placed into a vein. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Your steroid medication needs may change if you have unusual stress such as a serious illness, fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using dexamethasone.

Dexamethasone injection is usually given for only a few days. After your treatment ends, you may have withdrawal symptoms such as fever, weakness, and joint or muscle pain. Talk to your doctor about how to treat or avoid any withdrawal symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since dexamethasone injection is given as needed by a healthcare professional, it is not likely that you will miss a dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

A single large dose of dexamethasone is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms. However, long-term use of high steroid doses can lead to symptoms such as thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

What should I avoid after receiving dexamethasone?

Avoid activities that place too much stress on your joints. Dexamethasone can decrease pain and swelling, and you may be tempted to increase your activity if you are feeling better. Any joint damage may go unnoticed while you are being treated with dexamethasone.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medication.

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with dexamethasone. Vaccines may not work as well while you are using a steroid. Ask your doctor when you can safely receive a live vaccine after your dexamethasone treatment ends.

Dexamethasone side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Tell your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

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  problems with your vision;

  
  


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  swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;

  
  


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  severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure (convulsions);

  
  


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  bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood;

  
  


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  pancreatitis (severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate);

  
  


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  low potassium (confusion, uneven heart rate, extreme thirst, increased urination, leg discomfort, muscle weakness or limp feeling); or

  
  


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  dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

  
  

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  acne, dry skin, thinning skin, bruising or discoloration;

  
  


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  slow wound healing;

  
  


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  increased sweating;

  
  


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  headache, dizziness, spinning sensation;

  
  


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  nausea, stomach pain, bloating; or

  
  


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  changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).

  
  

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect dexamethasone?

There are many other medicines that can interact with steroids. Below is only a partial list of these medicines:

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  aspirin (taken on a daily basis or at high doses);

  
  


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  a diuretic (water pill);

  
  


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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

  
  


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  diet pills, or cough and cold medications;

  
  


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  indomethacin (Indocin); or

  
  


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  seizure medications such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton).

  
  

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with dexamethasone. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

More Dexasone resources

• Dexasone Side Effects (in more detail)
• Dexasone Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
• Dexasone Drug Interactions
• Dexasone Support Group
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Where can I get more information?

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Cephalothin Sodium for Injection

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Cefalotin

Cefalotin sodium salt (a derivative of Cefalotin) is reported as an ingredient of Cephalothin Sodium for Injection in the following countries:

• Australia

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Cétirizine Ratiopharm

Cétirizine Ratiopharm may be available in the countries listed below.

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Cetirizine

Cetirizine dihydrochloride (a derivative of Cetirizine) is reported as an ingredient of Cétirizine Ratiopharm in the following countries:

• France

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Cefoselis

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0122841-10-5

Chemical Formula

C19-H22-N8-O6-S2

Molecular Weight

522

Therapeutic Category

Antibacterial: Cephalosporin

Chemical Name

(-)-5-Amino-2-[[(6R,7R)-7-[2-(2-amino-4-thiazolyl)glyoxylamido]-2-carboxy-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-en-3-yl]methyl]-1-(2-hydroxyethyl)pyrazolium hydroxyde, inner salt, 7²-(Z)-(O-methyloxime) (WHO)

Foreign Names

• Cefoselisum (Latin)
• Cefoselis (German)
• Cefoselis (French)
• Cefoselis (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Cefoselis sulfate (OS: JAN)
• FK 037 (IS: Fujisawa)
• Cefoselis Sulfate (PH: JP XIV)

Brand Name

• Wincef
  Astellas, Japan

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IS	Inofficial Synonym
JAN	Japanese Accepted Name
OS	Official Synonym
PH	Pharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
WHO	World Health Organization

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Cibral

Cibral may be available in the countries listed below.

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Isosorbide Mononitrate

Isosorbide Mononitrate is reported as an ingredient of Cibral in the following countries:

• United Kingdom

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Calciparine

Calciparine may be available in the countries listed below.

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Heparin

Heparin calcium salt (a derivative of Heparin) is reported as an ingredient of Calciparine in the following countries:

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Pineroro

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Difenidol

Difenidol hydrochloride (a derivative of Difenidol) is reported as an ingredient of Pineroro in the following countries:

• Japan

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Chirocaine

In the US, Chirocaine is a member of the drug class local injectable anesthetics.

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• Chirocaine 0.625mg/ml or 1.25mg/ml solution for infusion
• Chirocaine 2.5mg/ml & 5.0mg/ml solution for injection/concentrate for solution for infusion
• Chirocaine 7.5mg/ml solution for injection/concentrate for solution for infusion
• Chirocaine 0.625mg/ml & 1.25mg/ml solution for infusion (SPC)
• Chirocaine 2.5mg/ml solution for injection/concentrate for solution for infusion (SPC)
• Chirocaine 5mg/ml solution for injection/concentrate for solution for infusion (SPC)
• Chirocaine 7.5mg/ml solution for injection/concentrate for solution for infusion (SPC)

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Levobupivacaine

Levobupivacaine is reported as an ingredient of Chirocaine in the following countries:

• Bulgaria

Levobupivacaine hydrochloride (a derivative of Levobupivacaine) is reported as an ingredient of Chirocaine in the following countries:

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SPC	Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Sarafloxacin

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0098105-99-8

Chemical Formula

C20-H17-F2-N3-O3

Molecular Weight

385

Therapeutic Category

Antibacterial: Gyrase inhibitor

Chemical Names

3-Quinolinecarboxylic acid, 6-fluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4dihydro-4-oxo7-(1-piperazinyl)- (USAN)

6-fluoro-1-(p-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinoline-carboxylic acid (WHO)

6-fluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-chinolincarbonsäure (IUPAC)

6-fluoro-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid

Foreign Names

• Sarafloxacinum (Latin)
• Sarafloxacin (German)
• Sarafloxacine (French)
• Sarafloxacino (Spanish)

Generic Names

• A-57135 (IS: Abbott)
• Sarafloxacin Hydrochloride (OS: USAN, BAN, USAN)
• A 56620 (IS: Abbott)

Brand Name

• Sarafin (veterinary use)
  Vetrepharm, United Kingdom

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OS	Official Synonym
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WHO	World Health Organization

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Manamin GA

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Glutamine

Glutamine is reported as an ingredient of Manamin GA in the following countries:

• Japan

Sodium Gualenate

Sodium Gualenate is reported as an ingredient of Manamin GA in the following countries:

• Japan

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Nac Gel

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Diclofenac

Diclofenac diethylamine (a derivative of Diclofenac) is reported as an ingredient of Nac Gel in the following countries:

• India

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Flegyl

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Metronidazole

Metronidazole is reported as an ingredient of Flegyl in the following countries:

• Venezuela

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Celiprogamma

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Celiprolol

Celiprolol hydrochloride (a derivative of Celiprolol) is reported as an ingredient of Celiprogamma in the following countries:

• Germany

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