How Long Do Side Effects Of Dexamethasone Take To Wear Off?

Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017

Question: I had a 6mg injection of dexamethasone in the buttocks on saturday at 2. When will the side effwcts wear off? Ive been terribly anxious.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please mention the problem for which it had been given.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Dexamethasone is a steroid which can be administered for a number of causes. I need to know for what complaints it has been administered. Usually it is given for its anti-inflammatory properties. The effects and its duration would therefore depend on the indication for which it has been given.

I would await your response. Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (9 minutes later)

It was given forasthma

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
72 hours

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Intramuscular dexamethasone has a duration of action of 72 hours. However, I believe that inhalers (combination of bronchodilators and steroids) can be given and should provide relief.

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