De-Sone LA (injection)

Generic name:dexamethasone (injection) [ DEX-a-METH-a-sone ]
Brand names: Decadron, De-Sone LA
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 24, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is De-Sone LA?

De-Sone LA is a steroid medicine used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing disorders, eye conditions, blood cell disorders, leukemia, multiple sclerosis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormone levels.

De-Sone LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, and all the 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.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with De-Sone LA if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

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

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease (such as cirrhosis);

• kidney disease;

• a thyroid disorder;

• a parasite infection that causes diarrhea (such as threadworms);

• tuberculosis;

• osteoporosis;

• a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;

• diabetes (steroid medicine may increase glucose levels in your blood or urine);

• glaucoma or cataracts;

• herpes infection of the eyes;

• stomach ulcers, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease;