Hi,
Betanoid belongs to the group of medications known as glucocorticoids or steroids is used to treat a variety of medical conditions like adrenocortical insufficiency, arthritis, allergies,
ulcerative colitis, lupus and skin conditions including
severe psoriasis. Side effects of Betanoid are chest tightness,
shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, numbness in the hands or feet,
muscle weakness, tendon rupture, osteoporosis, broken bones in the spine, heartburn, rapid heartbeat, upper stomach pain, symptoms of serious allergic reactions like rashes, itching, swelling of lips, throat, tongue, face, eyes, hands or feet, breathing difficulties, wheezing etc.
Again, chemotherapy also can cause breathing difficulties, numbness in the hands and feet, hair fall, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss etc. If these side effects persist for long or bother you, then she should consult your doctor promptly for
medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician