It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deltasone LA.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deltasone LA may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Deltasone LA is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Deltasone LA may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Undesirable effects, such as dizziness, vertigo, visual disturbances and fatigue are possible after treatment with Deltasone LA. This may affect your driving ability.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Deltasone LA is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Deltasone LA is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Deltasone LA in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Deltasone LA 40mg/ml Injection
Introduction
Deltasone LA is a medicine used to treat wide variety of medical conditions such as severe conditions, asthma, rheumatic disorder, skin and eye disorders, and nephrotic syndrome. It provides relieve by preventing the release of substances that cause ...
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Uses of Deltasone LA
Rheumatic disorder
Skin disorders
Eye disorders
Nephrotic syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Side effects of Deltasone LA
Common
Thinning of skin
Increased risk of infection
Reduction in bone density
Weight gain
Mood changes
Upset stomach
Behavioural changes
How to use Deltasone LA
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deltasone LA is to be taken with food.
Avoid Deltasone LA with dietary sodium.
How Deltasone LA works
Deltasone LA is a steroid which works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergies.
Quick Tips
Deltasone LA helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either...
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Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Deltasone LA can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or so...
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Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Deltasone LA. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
Do not stop taking Deltasone LA suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Intra-articular
Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressive
Adult: As methylprednisolone acetate:
4-10 mg (small joints);
10-40 mg (medium joints);
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Contraindication
Methylprednisolone acetate is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the product and its constituents.
Intramuscular corticostero...
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Mode of Action
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity and minimal mineralocorticoid properties. It decreases inflammati...
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