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Betamethasone is used for:
Treating certain conditions associated with decreased adrenal gland function. It is used to treat severe inflammation caused by certain conditions, including severe asthma, severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, certain blood disorders, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and certain eye and skin conditions. It may be used for certain types of cancer (eg, leukemia). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Betamethasone is a corticosteroid. It works by modifying the body's immune response to various conditions and decreasing inflammation.
Do NOT use Betamethasone if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Betamethasone
- you are taking mifepristone
- you have a systemic fungal infection
- you are scheduled to have a smallpox vaccine
- you have a certain bleeding disorder (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Betamethasone :
Use Betamethasone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Betamethasone is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Betamethasone at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Betamethasone . Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
- Do not use Betamethasone if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
- Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
- If you miss a dose of Betamethasone , contact your doctor right away.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Betamethasone .
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