BETNI 4MG INJECTION contains Betamethasone, which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to treat asthma, severe allergic reactions, which include reactions to drugs, local inflammation (like joints, tendons, or the eye), a replacement for the body’s natural corticosteroid hormones when these are reduced or absent, severe shock (collapse) due to surgery, injury, or overwhelming infection. BETNI 4MG INJECTION also helps to prevent organ transplant rejection following organ transplant surgery.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION is not recommended to use in patients having infections in which treatment with antibiotics is not started. Before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, heart problems, severe mental illness or depression, epilepsy, hypertension, glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, pheochromocytoma, or diabetes.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution among women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel any unusual symptoms, behavioral changes, self-inflicting thoughts, etc. while receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION inhibits certain chemical pathways in the body which reduces the formation of substances (arachidonic acid) that causes pain. It also enhances anti-inflammatory genes like interleukin 10. Therefore, helping in reducing pain and inflammation.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse slowly into a vein, deep into a muscle, or locally at the site of inflammation. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and health condition.
Stop receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION and contact your physician immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
Nausea:
Receive BETNI 4MG INJECTION with, or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy foods. If the symptom does not improve, contact your physician for advice.
Vomiting:
Drink clear or ice-cold drinks, eat light, bland foods, fried, oily or sweet foods. If the symptom does not improve, contact your physician for advice.
Stomach pain:
Rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have lesser and more frequent meals. Keep a heating pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, contact your physician for advice.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women as it may slow down the baby’s growth or may temporarily affect the baby’s body and heart movements. If you become pregnant while receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION, inform your doctor and do not stop receiving the medicine unless told to do so. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
Do not receive BETNI 4MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Betamethasone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases such as heart attack, stroke, or having a history of stroke in the family. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
BETNI 4MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have:
Before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have:
Use in pediatrics:
Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of BETNI 4MG INJECTION depending upon your child’s age, health condition and body weight. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.
Use in geriatrics:
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients as it may cause serious side effects. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
Overdosage:
BETNI 4MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms or worsening of the existing condition.
Drug | : | Betamethasone |
Pharmacological Category | : | Corticosteroids |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Asthma, Severe allergic reactions, Local inflammation, As a replacement for the body’s naturally occurring corticosteroid hormones when these are reduced or absent, Severe shock, Prevention of organ rejection after transplant |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Gel, Cream, Ointment, Lotion, Oral drops, Eye/Ear drops, Injection |
What if I forget to receive a dose of BETNI 4MG INJECTION?
If you forgot to have a dose of BETNI 4MG INJECTION, that is you missed your dose, consult with your doctor to schedule your next dose as soon as possible.
Is it safe to use BETNI 4MG INJECTION during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in pregnant women as it may slow down the baby’s growth or may temporarily affect the baby’s body and heart movements. If you become pregnant while receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION, inform your doctor and do not stop receiving the medicine unless told to do so. BETNI 4MG INJECTION should be used with caution in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
When BETNI 4MG INJECTION is not recommended?
BETNI 4MG INJECTION is not recommended to use in patients having infections in which treatment with antibiotics is not started. Consult your doctor before receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
What is BETNI 4MG INJECTION is used for?
BETNI 4MG INJECTION contains Betamethasone which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to treat asthma, severe allergic reactions, including reactions to drugs, local inflammation (like joints, tendons, or the eye), a replacement for the body’s naturally occurring corticosteroid hormones when these are reduced or absent and severe shock (collapse) due to surgery, injury or overwhelming infection. BETNI 4MG INJECTION also helps to prevent organ transplant rejection following organ transplant surgery.
Can I stop receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION on my own?
It is very important to keep receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION till the time your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not stop receiving it on your own, even if you feel better. If you stop receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION suddenly, you may experience fever, joint and muscle pain, itching, mood changes, dizziness, loss of weight, fainting, or headache. Consult with your doctor if you wish to discontinue receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION.
What precautions should I take while receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION?
While getting treated with BETNI 4MG INJECTION, keep away from patients having chicken pox or shingles and even tell your doctor beforehand if you yourself have had them. Contact your doctor if you feel you got in touch with someone having these, as receiving BETNI 4MG INJECTION may worsen the condition.
Is BETNI 4MG INJECTION a steroid?
Yes. BETNI 4MG INJECTION is a potent steroid which inhibits certain chemical pathways in the body which reduces the formation of substances (arachidonic acid) that causes pain. It also enhances anti-inflammatory genes like interleukin 10. Therefore, helping in reducing pain and inflammation.
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Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R, BDS
Last updated on 10 Oct 2022 | 05:00 PM(IST)
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