Methasol
Ophthalmic Solution
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Betamethasone Sodium PhosphateWeight:
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Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Pharmacology
Corticosteroids bind to the glucocorticoid receptor, inhibiting pro-inflammatory signals, and promoting anti-inflammatory signals. Betamethasone phosphate has a short duration of action as it is rapidly hydrolyzed to betamethasone. Corticosteroids have a wide therapeutic window as patients may require doses that are multiples of what the body naturally produces. Patients taking corticosteroids should be counselled regarding the risk of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression and increased susceptibility to infections.
Dosage Administration
Eye: 1 or 2 drops to each affected eye every 1 or 2 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced. Ear: 2 or 3 drops to each affected ear every 2 or 3 hours until control is achieved, then the frequency may be reduced. Nose: 2 or 3 drops instilled into each nostril 2 or 3 times daily.
Contraindications
There are no adequate and well controlled studies for pregnant woman. It should not be used extensively in pregnant woman. There is no information available whether it is secreted in the milk or not.
Side Effects
Topical corticosteroids should never be given for an undiagnosed red eye. Ophthalmic treatment with corticosteroid preparations should not be repeated or prolonged without regular review to exclude raised intraocular pressure, cataract formation or unsuspected infections.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Long-term intensive topical use may lead to systemic effects.
Therapeutic
Corticosteroid
Storage Conditions
This should be protected from light, store below 25�C. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use more than 4 weeks after opening.
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