Drug reference
betamethasone
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Drug class
Endocrine (Adrenocortical Drugs)
Mechanism of action
Corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory properties; elicits effects on various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils; also elicits effects on inflammatory mediators (eg, histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, cytokines).
Common side effects
- Increased appetite
- Indigestion
- Blurred vision
- Topical: Skin atrophy, skin dryness
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to betamethasone Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura Live or live, attenuated vaccines, when immunisuppressive doses of corticosteroids required
Known interactions (2)
- betamethasone + Enalapril Moderate
- betamethasone + Hydrochlorothiazide Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is betamethasone?
betamethasone belongs to: Endocrine.
How does betamethasone work?
Corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory properties; elicits effects on various cells, including mast cells and eosinophils; also elicits effects on inflammatory mediators (eg, histamine, eicosanoids, leukotrienes, cytokines).
What are the common side effects of betamethasone?
Increased appetite, Indigestion, Blurred vision, Topical: Skin atrophy, skin dryness
Which drugs interact with betamethasone?
Enalapril, Hydrochlorothiazide
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