Drug
Dexamethasone Sod Phosphate-PF
Pronounced
"dex-uh-METH-uh-sown"
Notes
Do not share this medication with others.
If this medication is used for a long time, lab and/or medical tests (such as blood mineral levels, blood glucose, complete blood count, bone density tests, blood pressure, eye exams) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
This medication may cause bone loss (osteoporosis) when used for a long time. Lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of bone problems include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Talk to your doctor for more details.
Storage
Consult the product instructions and your pharmacist for storage details. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.