Uses of Benthasone

Benthasone is an anti-inflammatory drug that treats most diseases related to allergies and inflammation, such as musculoskeletal diseases or allergies to the skin and respiratory tract. The drug is packaged in vial or box form, the vial contains 500 tablets while the box form includes 10 blisters, each blister contains 15 tablets.
Benthasone drug is made up of the main drug Betamethasone 0.5 mg and excipients so that it is enough for one tablet. Pharmaceutical substance Betamethasone - a synthetic derivative of prednisolone has strong anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and anti-arthritic properties. However, as a glucocorticoid, high doses of Betamethasone can cause immunosuppression because this active ingredient reduces the body's resistance.

Benthasone has the active ingredient Betamethasone. This active ingredient acts as an anti-inflammatory receptor when distributed into muscle tissues in the body, besides helping to fight allergies as well as treat arthritis.
Benthasone is indicated for use in the following cases:
Patients with rheumatic diseases and bone and joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, condylar epicondylitis or asymptomatic tendinitis . Patients with diseases of muscle tissue such as myositis, fibromyalgia in muscles, tendonitis, patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The patient has allergic diseases with skin manifestations such as lupus erythematosus, scleroderma and soft tissue disease, and dermatomyositis. Patients with allergies in the body organs such as the upper respiratory tract, in the skin: asthma attacks, chronic bronchial asthma attacks or year-round allergic rhinitis. Patients with dermatological diseases such as atopic dermatitis or allergic reactions to bites and stings of insects. Benthasone is also effective in the treatment of endocrine diseases such as adrenal insufficiency or thyroiditis, and even hypercalcemia due to cancer. Treatment for both eye diseases such as inflammation and allergies in the eye and surrounding area. Treatment for inflammatory and allergic conditions in the digestive system including chronic autoimmune hepatitis or colitis, hemorrhagic ulcers in the colorectal area Benthasone also helps in the temporary treatment of leukemia and treatment. Cellular lymphoma in adult patients and acute leukemia in children.

3.1. How to use Benthasone Benthasone is absorbed through the digestive system. Patients taking Benthasone orally, swallow the tablet whole with filtered or cooled boiled water. Do not crush and break the medicine as it may lose the medicinal properties of Benthasone.
3.2. Dosage of Benthasone The exact dose of Benthasone will vary depending on the patient's response and the disease being treated. Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor. The reference dose when using Benthasone is as follows:
The starting dose for use is from 0.25 mg to 8 mg per day depending on the type of disease.
Rheumatoid arthritis and other lesions in the joints: Take 1 to 2.5 mg per day. The maintenance dose is 0.5 to 1.5 mg per day. Acute Rheumatic Disease: An initial dose of 6 to 8 mg per day is recommended, followed by a reduction of 0.25 to 0.5 mg until the prescribed maintenance dose is reached. Continue using for about 4 to 8 weeks. Treatment of asthma attacks: Use 3.5 to 4 mg of Betamethasone daily for the first 1 to 2 days; then reduce the dose by 0.25 to 0.5 every other day until the prescribed maintenance dose is reached. Treatment of pulmonary fibrosis: 2 to 3.5 mg per day. Divide the dose several times a day, then use at a maintenance level of 1 to 2.5 mg. Treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis: use from 1.5 to 2.5 mg per day, divided into several oral doses; then reduce 0.5 mg daily until symptoms return. 3.3. If you miss a dose of Benthasone, take a supplement when you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, use Benthasone as usual, do not take two doses to avoid causing an overdose of Benthasone.
Overdose:
When the patient takes an overdose of Benthasone, symptoms such as increased phosphorus and calcium in the blood may occur; The body retains sodium and water, causing blood sugar to rise. Electrolyte monitoring and urinary excretion index should be monitored in case of acute overdose.
3.4. Contraindications to Benthasone Do not use Benthasone when the patient has an overreaction and allergy to Betamethasone or other corticosteroids and to any of the ingredients contained in Benthasone. Do not use Benthasone for pregnant women, and are breastfeeding Do not use Benthasone for patients with systemic fungal infections, bacterial infections. Do not use Benthasone for people with diabetes, stomach ulcer & duodenal bulb.

Benthasone side effects
When using Benthasone, patients may experience unwanted side effects as follows:
Patients may have water & electrolyte disturbances, musculoskeletal disorders such as muscle weakness , Peptic ulcer. Autoimmune allergic reactions such as skin disease, delayed wound healing, seizures, and menstrual disorders in women. Common side effects: The body loses potassium and keeps sodium in the blood, menstrual disorders due to hormonal disorders, growth inhibition in young children. Using Benthasone also reduces glucose tolerance and exposes latent diabetes, drug risks in diabetics, muscle weakness,... Uncommon side effects: Problems in the central nervous system such as mood swings, insomnia, depression. Digestive system problems such as pancreatitis, stomach ulcers or perforation, indigestion. Benthasone drug interactions
Concomitant use of Benthasone with anti-inflammatory derivatives such as Paracetamol may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity. Concomitant use of Benthasone with salicylates may increase blood levels of salicylates Concomitant use Benthasone with Glycoside Digitalis increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmias, in addition to hypokalemia Betamethasone is a corticosteroid, when used together with tricyclic antidepressants can cause increased central nervous system disorders Please inform the doctor the medicines are using and have been used within 3 weeks to have the appropriate treatment plan Store Benthasone medicine
Store Benthasone 0.5 mg medicine in a dry place, away from sunlight Store at heat room temperature in the manufacturer's sealed packaging Do not use Benthasone after the expiry date Benthasone is a prescription medicine, specifically for arthritis, allergies and inflammatory problems in organs and muscle tissue on the body. . Please follow the directions for use on the label and your doctor's prescription.
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