DRUG NAME

CLASSIFICATION

ACTION
Dexamethasone suppresses inflammation and the normal immune response. It prevents the release of substances in the body that causes inflammation.

INDICATION
Management of cerebral edema Relieves inflammation Allergic disorders Asthma Arthritis

CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECT

Hypersensitivity Active untreated infection Lactation Systemic fungal infection Acne Decreased wound healing Depression Vomiting Easy bruising Headache Restlessness

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
1. 2. Monitor intake and output of patient. Observe the patient for peripheral edema, steady weight gain, rales or crackles or dyspnea. Notify the physician immediately if these clinical manifestations are 3. noted. Periodic growth evaluation for children should be 4. done time to time. For patients with cerebral edema, assess then for level of consciousness changes and headache during the therapy. 5. Guaiac-test stools should be carried out. Guaiac-positive stools should be reported to the physician immediately.

DEXAMETHASONE Long(Dexasone) acting corticosteroid