Status asthmaticus, acute allergic reactions

Indication for Betamethasone

Population group: Suitable for both men and women, only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

Status asthmaticus and acute allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reactions to drugs.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

4-20 mg

Route of admnistration

Intravenous

Defined daily dose

4 - 20 mg

Dosage regimen

From 4 To 20 mg once every day

Detailed description

4 to 20mg betamethasone administered by slow intravenous injection over half to one minute. This dose can be repeated three or four times in 24 hours, or as required, depending upon the condition being treated and the patient’s response.

Alternatively, betamethasone may be given by intravenous infusion. The same dose can be given by deep intramuscular injection but the response is likely to be less rapid, especially in shock. This dose can be repeated three or four times in 24 hours depending upon the condition being treated and the patient’s response.

Dosage considerations

It should be administered by slow intravenous injection for over half to one minute.

4-20 mg

Route of admnistration

Intramuscular

Defined daily dose

4 - 20 mg

Dosage regimen

From 4 To 20 mg once every day

Detailed description

4 to 20mg betamethasone administered by slow intravenous injection over half to one minute. This dose can be repeated three or four times in 24 hours, or as required, depending upon the condition being treated and the patient’s response.

Alternatively, betamethasone may be given by intravenous infusion. The same dose can be given by deep intramuscular injection but the response is likely to be less rapid, especially in shock. This dose can be repeated three or four times in 24 hours depending upon the condition being treated and the patient’s response.

Active ingredient

Betamethasone is a glucocorticoid which is about eight to ten times as active as prednisolone on a weight-for-weight basis. Betamethasone has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.

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