Dexamethasone

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

• Synthetic Glucocorticoid used to reduce subglottic inflamation

Question 2

Presentation

Answer 2

• Ampoule 3.8/1ml

Question 3

Why would you prescribe the drug

Answer 3

• Moderate to severe Croup

Question 4

Pharmacodynamics

Answer 4

• Glucocorticoid agonist, stimulates the synthesis of enzymes needed to decrease the inflammatory response
• Inhibits the production of leukotriene and prostaglandins resulting in reduced vasodilation and oedema in inflammed areas

Question 5

Pharmacokenictics

Answer 5

• Oral absorption
• Widely distributed
• Hepactically metabolised]
• Eliminated really

Question 6

Side Effects

Answer 6

• none

Question 7

Dose

Answer 7

• 3.8mg / 1ml