Psychotic side effects of steroids have been observed at relatively high frequency if mild cases, such as euphoria, are included, while it has been said that incidences differ
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• Gently retract the foreskin to reveal the tightest part of the foreskin and apply ointment directly on tight area of foreskin twice a day for 6 weeks
Betamethasone: Na retention, K loss, hypokalemic alkalosis, fluid retention, CHF, HTN; muscle weakness, corticosteroid myopathy, loss of muscle mass, aggravation of myasthenic symptoms in myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of femoral & humeral
Betamethasone acetate is a white to creamy white, odorless powder that sinters and resolidifies at about 165°C, and remelts at about 200°C-220°C with decomposition
Euphoria, mood swings CNS: depression, euphoria, headache, increased intracranial pressure (children only), personality changes, psychoses, restlessness
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These include creams, ointments, lotion, gel, and/or scalp applications, available as non-proprietary and/or proprietary products
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Psychic derangements may appear when corticosteroids are used, ranging from euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, and severe depression to frank psychotic manifestations
[ ba″tah-meth´ah-sōn] a synthetic glucocorticoid, the most active of the steroid antiinflammatory agents; used topically as the benzoate, dipropionate, or valerate salts as an antiinflammatory, topically or rectally as the sodium phosphate salt as an antiinflammatory, and systemically as the base or the combination of sodium Betamethasone dipropionate is a poorly soluble component that is slowly absorbed from the depot that forms at the injection site and determines the long-lasting effect of the drug
Assess signs of increased intracranial pressure in children, including changes in mood and behavior, decreased consciousness, headache, lethargy, seizures, and vomiting
Betamethasone topical cream, gel, lotion, and ointment are used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomforts caused by certain skin conditions
Betamethasone acetate is a white to creamy white, odorless powder that sinters and resolidifies at about 165ºC, and remelts at about 200ºC to 220ºC with decomposition
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