What Are The Long Term Effect Of Dexaona And Ciplactin?

Posted on Tue, 23 Sep 2014

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Question : I HAVE BEEN USING DEXAONA AND CIPLACTIN FOR A LONG TIME I WANTED TO STOP THIS BUT WHEN I STOP TAKING THESE I FEEL VERY DEPRESSED AND LOSS OF APPETITE AND ALLERGIC PROBLEM ON MY FACE AND ON WHOLE BODY SMALL PATCHES OF SKIN RASHES ALSO
PLEASE SUGGEST ME WHAT SHOULD I DO SHOULD I GO TO AN ALLERGIC DOCTOR
SOME BODY SAYS THAT YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE DOCTOR CALLED GASTROENTROLOGIST
SAYS THAT YOUR LIVER IS ALSO AFFECTED
PLEASE SUGGEST ME

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Likely to be side effects of steroid used

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Sir,

Dexaona is Dexamethasone which is a potent steroid. Long term use of this may cause the following
1. Acid peptic disease
2. Behavioural abnormality like depression

Steroids should generally be avoided and used only if specifically indicated.
The whole body skin rash is likely to be side effect of steroid.

It is not your Liver which is likely to be affected, the cause is more likely to be drug induced acid peptic disease. So consultation with General Surgeon or Gastroenterologist is required.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (2 days later)

Thanks for answer my question
I want to ask only this thing that is the allergy on my face and body due to acid peptic disease or any other allergic reaction
Can an allergic skin specialist is best for me or gastroentrologist ?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult Dermatologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Acid peptic disease does not cause skin reaction.
Do consult Dermatologist for further assessment.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar