Generic name: betamethasone (injection) [ bay-ta-METH-a-sone ]
Brand names: Celestone Soluspan, Celestone, Celestone Phosphate, Selestoject, Cell-U-Jec, Adbeon, Beta-Phos/AC
Dosage form: injectable suspension (6 mg/mL)
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is betamethasone?
Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Betamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory conditions such as allergic reactions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.
Betamethasone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before receiving betamethasone, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies, all medicines you use, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with betamethasone if you are allergic to it, or if you have idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
Betamethasone 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. Tell your doctor about any illness or infection you have had within the past several weeks.
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