Hello, the doctor prescribed pebi-dexamethason to a 6.5 month old daughter with bronchitis for 3 days x 1.5 tabl 0.5mg. At home, after reading the leaflet, I am horrified by all these side effects. My questions: is this medicine safe if the dose is right for the weight? What is the purpose of this drug for bronchitis?
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Katarzyna Domagała Pharmacist
2 years ago
All drugs available for sale are checked for safety. Any drug - including Pabi-Dexamethason - can, but does not have to, cause side effects. There are no drugs that are free of side effects. The manufacturer of the drug is obliged to inform the patient about all possible side effects that may be related to the use of his preparation, but this does not mean that everyone will see all of them. The information attached to the drug contains important tips that should be analyzed before its use. Such a benefit-risk assessment should be made by a doctor familiar with the child's medical history. Please do not worry in advance about the effects you write about, but focus on the correct implementation of therapy, which is the key to avoiding them. Fear of possible side effects can hinder the treatment process and it is this that can have a greater impact on the occurrence of side effects than the drug itself. Stress before reaching for the drug can lead to abandonment of therapy, which in consequences can be much worse for health than possible side effects that may or may not occur. The warnings contained in the leaflet must not be underestimated, but common sense should be maintained. If your doctor has prescribed a medication, it means that he thinks it is more beneficial for your child to take it than not to take it. The drug may or may not cause side effects, while if left untreated, the disease can worsen, cause adverse changes in the body or cause complications. Pabi-Dexamethason has an anti-inflammatory effect, therefore, during bronchitis it is supposed to inhibit the inflammatory process in the lower respiratory tract. I am sending material that may be of interest to you: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/czy-bac-sie-dzialan-niepozadanych-lekow