Celestone Soluspan (injection)
Generic name:betamethasone (injection) [ bay-ta-METH-a-sone ]
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is Celestone Soluspan?
Celestone Soluspan is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Celestone Soluspan 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.
Celestone Soluspan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before receiving Celestone Soluspan, 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 Celestone Soluspan if you are allergic to it, or if you have idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
Celestone Soluspan 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.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease, high blood pressure;
a thyroid disorder;
a parasite infection that causes diarrhea (such as threadworms);
herpes infection of the eyes;
a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;
kidney disease;
cirrhosis or other liver disease;
mental illness or psychosis;
a stomach ulcer, diverticulitis, colostomy or ileostomy;
a perforation (a hole or tear) in your stomach or your intestines;
malaria; or
osteoporosis or low bone mineral density (steroid medication can increase your risk of bone loss)....
