Hemady

Generic name:dexamethasone (oral) [ dex-a-METH-a-sone ]
Brand names: Decadron, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Hemady
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 4, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Hemady?

There are many brands and forms of dexamethasone available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Hemady is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Hemady is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.

Hemady may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Hemady if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

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 use Hemady if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease (such as cirrhosis);

• kidney disease;

• a thyroid disorder;

• malaria;

• 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;

• depression or mental illness;

• congestive heart failure; or

• high blood pressure.

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