Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Dexamethasone
was popular at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic era.It seems that the popularity of this drug is not waning and it is often mixed
herbal medicine
aches and pains.Experts also warn about the dangers of dexamethasone abuse.
The discussion about dexamethasone was hot on social media.This medicine is called ‘God’s medicine’ because it is so effective in treating various health complaints.
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This drug is thought to relieve itching, shortness of breath, and arthritis.
There has also been research showing that dexamethasone can help save the lives of Covid-19 patients.
What is dexamethasone?
UGM Pharmacy Professor Zullies Ikawati explained that dexamethasone is a corticosteroid drug which functions to suppress inflammation and overreaction of the immune system.
He said this drug is used in certain medical conditions such as severe allergies, asthma, arthritis, autoimmune diseases, brain swelling, shock, and some serious infectious conditions as additional therapy.
“So, dexamethasone is not an ordinary pain reliever, but rather a powerful drug that works strongly on the body’s immune system and inflammation,” said Zullies to goldensamoyedIndonesia.com via short message, Tuesday (16/12).
Dexamethasone must be used according to a doctor’s prescription and supervision.Medicine, said Zullies, should not be used carelessly and in the long term without control.Patients who have been prescribed dexamethasone for a long time should not stop taking the drug suddenly because it could cause serious problems.
Dangers of dexamethasone
If dexamethasone is used not according to the doctor’s instructions or for too long, many side effects can occur.
Side effects of dexamethasone include:
decreased immune system or easy infection,
blood sugar levels rise,
round face (moon face),
weight gain,
porous bones (osteoporosis),
gastric disorders,
mood changes, and
adrenal hormone disorders.
“In long-term use without supervision, this drug can actually cause health problems that are more serious than the initial disease,” added Zullies.
He admitted that dexamethasone is often misused as a mixture of herbal medicine for aches and pains.The reason is, this medicine can make pain and soreness disappear quickly.
However, continued Zullies, this is very dangerous.Dexamethasone does not cure aches and pains but only suppresses inflammation and temporary symptoms.No wonder the body feels lighter and the pain disappears quickly.
If dexamethasone continues to be consumed through herbal medicine, without realizing it, the body will experience bone damage, decreased immunity, hormonal disorders, increased blood sugar, and even adrenal failure.
“Therefore, herbal medicine containing dexamethasone is very unsafe and prohibited, even though the effect feels ‘effective’ in a short time,” said Zullies.
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