NRSG198 - Dexamethasone Drug Card PDF

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Description

Dexamethasone

Classification: corticosteroid

Action

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid with no mineracorticoid property. It’s action is decreasing inflammation by suppressing the migration of cells

Uses Expected Outcomes Side Effects

Dexamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions Dexamethasone will prevent the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation       

Health Teaching

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muscle tightness, weakness, or limp feeling; blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain; severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior; a seizure (convulsions); bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood; fast or slow heart rate; weak pulse You should not use dexamethasone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Dexamethasone 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. Call your physician for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal

Nursing Interventions     

Thorough health history including allergies, medication use, alcohol and substance use Baseline vitals, intake and output Assess for potential contraindications and drug interactions Thorough pain assessment, including PRQRST components Check dosages carefully

Notify physician if any of the side effects occur

Example Names

in people who are using steroid medication Baycadron, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak, TaperDex, Hemady, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort...