Taperdex 6-Day (dexAMETHasone)

Alternate Name: TaperDex 6-Day

Dosage Form: Disp Pack

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiemetic, Diagnostic Agent, Adrenocortical Function, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1.5 MG (21)

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Using Hemady® while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment and for 1 month after your last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. Do not breastfeed during treatment with Hemady® and for 2 weeks after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), adrenal gland problems, blood clots, diabetes, eye or vision problems, heart failure, high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, stomach or bowel problems (including ulcer, diverticulitis), thyroid problems, depression, mental health problems, or a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection (including herpes eye infection, tuberculosis, or threadworm), a recent exposure to chickenpox or measles, or if you have an infection that keeps coming back. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of infectionsHigh blood pressureEye or vision problems (including cataracts or glaucoma), with long-term useIncreased risk for cancer (including Kaposi€™s sarcoma)Adrenal gland problemsStomach or bowel perforation (tear or hole)Bone problems (including osteoporosis)Muscle problemsSlow growth in childrenChanges in mood or behavior If you use this medicine for a long time, tell your doctor about any extra stress or anxiety in your life, including other health concerns and emotional stress. Your dose might need to be changed for a short time while you have extra stress. Some men who use Hemady® have become infertile (unable to have children). Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. This medicine may raise your blood sugar level, especially in people with diabetes. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how dexamethasone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, aprepitant, carbamazepine, carfilzomib, cholestyramine, cobicistat, cyclosporine, digitalis, digoxin, ephedrine, indinavir, indomethacin, lenalidomide, pancuronium, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pomalidomide, ritonavir, thalidomideBirth control pills (including estrogen)Blood thinner (including warfarin)Diuretic (water pill)Insulin or other diabetes medicineMedicine to treat an infection (including amphotericin B, azithromycin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, isoniazid, itraconazole, ketoconazole, rifampin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, naproxen)Potassium supplement, This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., Let your doctor know if you have any events causing unusual stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose of this medicine may need to be changed., It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are receiving dexamethasone. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. If you are exposed to chickenpox or measles, tell your doctor right away., Carefully follow any diet instructions your doctor gives you while you are using dexamethasone., Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using dexamethasone., Your doctor may need to check you at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly. Keep all your appointments.