Uses of Basmetin

Basmetin belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases. The drug is indicated for the treatment of skin infections. Let's learn how to use and note when using Basmetin in the article below.

Basmetin contains the ingredient Deflazacort 6mg and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, packaged in a box of 2 blisters, each blister has 10 tablets.

Basmetin is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Treatment of inflammatory conditions such as: Arthritis, allergies, asthma. Treats skin, kidney, heart or digestive system conditions, eye or blood conditions. Treats abnormal growths in the body. Basmetin is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients who are allergic to the active ingredient Deflazacort and other excipients in the composition of the drug. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. The patient is suffering from medical conditions such as peptic ulcer, bacterial and viral infections such as advanced tuberculosis, ocular Herpes simplex infection, Herpes-zoster infection, chickenpox, systemic fungal infection, period before and after vaccination.

Basmetin is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so patients use it orally. The drug should be swallowed whole with cooled boiled water. Patients should take the drug at the same time of day, then it will promote the effective effect and cure the disease completely.
Below is the dose of Basmetin:
Adults:
Dosage during treatment can be up to 120mg/day. Dosage to maintain at 3-18mg/day. Children:
The usual recommended dose is 0.25 - 1.5mg/kg/day, taken every other day. Note: The above dosage is only the recommended dosage. The treating doctor depends on the condition and health of each patient to prescribe the appropriate dose.

Doctors always consider between the benefits that Basmetin brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate drug.
Some unwanted effects that may occur when taking the drug, mainly when the patient is on long-term treatment include:
Gastrointestinal ulcers, fluid retention, increased blood pressure, exacerbation of diabetes mellitus , myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, damage to the eyes and skin, wounds prone to infection, easy weight gain and menstrual disorders in women. Dizziness, headache, agitation, insomnia. Severe muscle disorders when taken in high doses and for too long a time. In case the patient has rare side effects that are not mentioned in the instruction sheet. Inform your doctor or medical officer immediately if you suspect any side effects of Basmetin.

To avoid drug interactions before being prescribed Basmetin, patients should inform their doctor about the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Basmetin.

Some notes when patients take Basmetin medicine as follows:
Use the drug with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases such as congestive heart failure, arterial hypertension, thromboembolic disease, infections, diseases. of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, diabetes, affective disorders, mental disorders, epilepsy, glaucoma, hypo or hyperthyroidism and/or cirrhosis of the liver. Some cases (such as surgery, infection, etc.) need to be combined with corticosteroids for effective treatment and the doctor should know if the patient has or has had certain diseases. After a long course of treatment with the drug, the patient should be stopped taking the drug gradually. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless directed by your doctor. When the drug is treated for a long time in children, there may be a risk of inhibiting growth and physical development. Therefore, it is necessary to consider before taking the drug and consult the treating doctor. Athletes should be aware that this medication contains Deflazacort, an active ingredient that can give a positive result on a stimulant use test. There is not enough information on the extent of the drug's effects in subjects doing jobs such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery. Basmetin contains lactose as an ingredient. Some cases of lactose intolerance have been reported in children and adolescents. Depending on the amount of the drug is used to initiate symptoms of lactose intolerance such as diarrhea. The patient should inform the treating physician if this occurs. Pregnant women: When using Basmetin medicine can affect the fetus. Therefore, this drug should not be used, unless absolutely necessary for the therapeutic benefit of the mother. Lactation: The drug is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, to limit the potential risk of breastfeeding, the drug should not be used unless directed by a doctor. In case the patient has to take medicine for the course of treatment, breast-feeding can be stopped.

When forgetting to take a dose, the patient should take it as soon as he remembers. Can be used within 1-2 hours compared to the usual time of taking pills. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a previously missed dose. When the drug is overdosed compared with the doctor's prescription, patients often experience overdose symptoms such as drowsiness, convulsions, shortness of breath, impaired consciousness, respiratory failure, tachycardia, ... The patient should Stop taking the drug and notify the treating doctor. Immediately take the patient to the nearest hospital when the condition worsens. Patients need to bring a prescription or medicine box so that the doctor can grasp the information and handle it quickly and promptly. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Basmetin. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Basmetin exactly as directed by their doctor. Note, Basmetin is a prescription drug, and patients absolutely must not use it without a prescription from a specialist.