Drug details
Cortaren (dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection)
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Cortaren (dexamethasone sodium phosphate) is a corticosteroid indicated for allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and rheumatic disorders.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- skin redness,
- nausea,
- weight gain,
- headache,
- slow wound healing,
- muscle weakness,
- high blood pressure (hypertension),
- increased sweating,
- increased appetite,
- fluid retention,
- osteoporosis,
- peptic ulcer,
- abdominal bloating,
- thin fragile skin,
- burning or tingling,
- allergic dermatitis,
- convulsions spinning sensation (vertigo),
- menstrual irregularities,
- excess hair growth,
- eye/vision problems,
- feeling unwell (malaise), and
- hiccups
The following drugs are related to Cortaren, either as a replacement or used together:
- Orencia (abatacept)
- Actemra (tocilizumab injection)
- Humira (adalimumab injection solution for subcutaneous administration)
- Kineret (anakinra)
- Arava (leflunomide)
- Cimzia (certolizumab pegol injection)
- Enbrel (etanercept)
- Simponi Aria (golimumab for infusion)
- Simponi Injection (golimumab injection)
- Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
- Remicade (infliximab)
- Trexall (methotrexate)
- Rasuvo (methotrexate non-pyrogenic solution for a single subcutaneous injection)
- Otrexup (methotrexate injection)
- Oralone (triamcinolone acetonide dental paste)
- Rituxan (rituximab)