|
Introduction of Betamethasone
Valerate
Betamethasone Valerate is used for
-
An eruption of hard nodules in
the skin accompanied by intense itching
-
Area of thickened itchy skin
caused by rubbing and scratching
-
Eczema
-
Inflammation or irritation of
the skin caused by a reaction to irritants
-
Inflammatory skin condition with
greasy, red and scaly areas
-
Inflammatory skin disease
known as discoid lupus erythematosus
-
Intense and widespread reddening
of the skin in combination with oral or injected
corticosteroids
-
Psoriasis
-
Skin disorder causing a flat,
itchy, violet rash, usually on the wrists, shins, lower back
and genitals
-
Thickened skin rash caused by
excessive scratching to relieve itching
Betamethasone Valerate
mode of action
This medicine contains the active
ingredient betamethasone valerate, which is a type of medicine
called a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are medicines used
for reducing inflammation. Inflammation of the skin happens
due to the irritation of the skin, and is caused by the
release of various substances that are important in the immune
system. These substances cause blood vessels to widen,
resulting in the irritated area becoming red, swollen, itchy
and painful. When betamethasone is applied to the skin it
works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release
of these inflammatory substances. This reduces swelling,
redness and itch. Betamethasone is a potent corticosteroid
that is applied to the skin to treat a wide variety of
inflammatory skin diseases, such as eczema. The active
ingredient is formulated in a moisturising base that provides
a layer of oil on the surface of the skin, helping to prevent
water from evaporating from the skin surface. This helps
reduce the dryness, scaling and itching of skin conditions
such as eczema.
Side Effects of Betamethasone
Valerate
Black, tarry stools; cough or shortness of breath;Blood
in urine or stools; fast or irregular heartbeat;
fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful
or difficult urination ; pinpoint red spots on skin;
swelling of feet and lower legs; unusual bleeding or
bruising.
Betamethasone Valerate Special Conditions to Observe
Betamethasone Valerate should not
be used during pregnancy unless considered essential by your
doctor. If it is prescribed by your doctor it should not be
used on large areas of skin, underneath airtight dressings, or
for prolonged periods of time. Consult your doctor for further
information.
Betamethasone Valerate should not
be used during breastfeeding unless considered essential by
your doctor. If it is prescribed by your doctor it should not
be used on large areas of skin, underneath airtight dressings
or for prolonged periods of time. If it is applied to the
breasts it should be washed off carefully before breastfeeding
and then reapplied afterwards.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
|