498 dexamethasone, diazepam, dicloxacillin
dexamethasone (Decadron, Decilone, Inflam, Maxidex)
Dexamethasone is a steroid medicine used to treat allergic shock (see page 545).
In what forms does
this medicine come?
Tablets: 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1,
1.5, 2, 4, or 6 mg
Liquid: 0.5 mg per 5 ml,
or 1 mg per 1 ml
For injection: 4, 8, 10, 16,
or 20 mg per ml
Side
effects
If the person has diabetes,
it could make it worse for
a few hours. Also, it might
raise blood pressure.
How much and
when to take
For allergic shock: Inject
20 mg into muscle. If signs
return, take 20 mg by mouth
and repeat once if needed.
Other medicines
that may work
for allergic shock:
hydrocor tisone
diazepam (Anxionil, Calmpose,Valium)
CAUTION
Diazepam is a tranquilizer used to treat and prevent convulsions and seizures. It also relieves anxiety and
helps promote sleep.
In what
forms does
this medicine
come?
Tablets: 5 or 10 mg
For injections: 5 mg per
1 ml or 10 mg per 2 ml
Side
effects
Frequent or large doses of
diazepam during pregnancy
can cause birth defects.
How much and
when to take
For convulsions: Use 20 mg of
injectable diazepam in the anus
using a syringe without a needle
(see page 87). Repeat if needed,
using 10 mg after convulsions,
leaving at least 20 minutes between doses. Use
crushed up tablets in water if you do not have
injectable diazepam.
For agitation or DTs during alcohol withdrawal: Take
10 to 20 mg by mouth. Repeat after 1 hour if
needed. If signs continue, give every 4 to 5 hours
while seeking medical help.
For anxiety or sleeplessness: Take 2.5 to 5 mg by mouth.
Who should
not take this
medicine?
Pregnant or breastfeeding
women should only use
diazepam to stop seizures.
Warning
Information
you should
know
Diazepam is an addictive
(habit-forming) drug. Avoid taking
with other drugs that will make
you sleepy, especially alcohol.
Diazepam does not
treat pain. It is very
habit-forming.
Signs of
taking too
much
Other medicines
that may work
Sleepiness, loss of
balance, confusion.
for convulsions: magnesium sulfate
for sleep: diphenhydramine
for anxiety: hydroxyzine
dicloxacillin
Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic of the penicillin family used to treat breast and skin infections.
In what forms
does this
medicine
come?
Capsules: 125, 250, or 500 mg Side
Liquid: 62.5 mg per 5 ml
effects
Nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea.
How much
and when
to take
For breast, skin or other
infections: Take 500 mg
4 times a day for 7 days.
Warning
Watch for allergic reations
or shock.
Who should
not take this
medicine?
Do not take this drug if you Other medicines for breast or skin infections:
are allergic to penicillin.
that may work cephalexin, er ythromycin, penicillin
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