Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection, USP

5-mL (4mg/mL) multiple dose vial, NDC 0052-0796-05

5-mL (4mg/mL) multiple dose vial, box of 25, NDC 0052-0796-27

10-mL (10mg/mL) vial, (for intravenous or intramuscular use only) NDC 0052-0797-10

1-mL (4mg/mL) Prefilled Disposable Syringe, box of 25, NDC 0052-0796-26

1-mL (10mg/mL) Prefilled Disposable Syringe, box of 25, NDC 0052-0797-26

Protect from light. Store at 15°–30°C (59°–86°F).

CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without a prescription.

Distributed by: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA. Revised: 06/2014

Sodium retention
Fluid retention
Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients
Potassium loss
Hypokalemic alkalosis
Hypertension

Muscle weakness
Steroid myopathy
Loss of muscle mass
Osteoporosis
Vertebral compression fractures
Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads
Pathologic fracture of long bones

Peptic ulcer with possible subsequent perforation and hemorrhage
Pancreatitis
Abdominal distention
Ulcerative esophagitis

Impaired wound healing
Thin fragile skin
Facial erythema
Increased sweating
May suppress reactions to skin tests
Petechiae and ecchymoses

Convulsions
Increased intracranial pressure with papilledema (pseudotumor cerebri) usually after
treatment
Vertigo
Headache

Posterior subcapsular cataracts
Increased intraocular pressure
Glaucoma

Menstrual irregularities
Development of cushingoid state
Suppression of growth in children
Secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness, particularly in times of stress, as in trauma, surgery, or illness
Decreased carbohydrate tolerance
Manifestations of latent diabetes mellitus
Increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics

Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism

Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation
Subcutaneous and cutaneous atrophy
Sterile abscess
Postinjection flare, following intra-articular use
Charcot-like arthropathy
Itching, burning, tingling in the ano-genital region