Warnings


What may interact with Betamethasone?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-mifepristone

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aspirin
-vaccines
-warfarin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Betamethasone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-blood clotting problems
-Cushing''s syndrome
-diabetes
-eye disease, vision problems
-glaucoma or cataracts
-heart problems or disease
-high blood pressure
-infection like chickenpox, fungus, herpes, measles, or tuberculosis
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-mental problems
-myasthenia gravis
-osteoporosis
-seizures
-stomach, intestinal disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Betamethasone?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. If you are taking this medicine over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your doctor''s name and address.

This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Stay away from people who are sick. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you have taken this medicine within the last twelve months.

Ask your doctor or health care professional about your diet. You may need to lower the amount of salt you eat.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

You may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines while you are taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have taken this medicine before receiving any vaccine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.