par 129 Pill — GREEN PENTAGON (5 SIDED), 7mm — Dexamethasone

Imprint	par / 129
Colour	GREEN
Shape	PENTAGON (5 SIDED)
Size	7
Strength	DEXAMETHASONE 6 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
NDC	49884-129
Schedule	—
Availability	—
Ingredients	DEXAMETHASONE[DEXAMETHASONE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "par 129" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Dexamethasone

Uses and warnings

Key warnings include: - Increased susceptibility to infections; corticosteroids "may mask some signs of current infection" - Risk of HPA axis suppression and adrenocortical insufficiency upon withdrawal - "Average and large doses of corticosteroids can cause elevation of blood pressure, sodium and water retention" - Potential for posterior subcapsular cataracts and glaucoma - Increased osteoporosis risk and growth velocity reduction in pediatric patients - Psychic disturbances ranging from "euphoria, insomnia, mood swings" to "frank psychotic manifestations" - Live vaccine contraindication in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses

Dexamethasone treats severe allergic conditions, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system conditions, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and rheumatic disorders. Specific uses include "control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions" and management of conditions like multiple sclerosis exacerbations, cerebral edema, and various inflammatory disorders.

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