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What Is The Prescribed Dosage Of Decdan Injection For Someone Who Is 9 Months Pregnant?
Question: Sir,
My wife is 9 months pregnent. Now dr. Is prescribed for decdan injection(1.5 ml) in every 12 hour( total 4 injections).Please advise
My wife is 9 months pregnent. Now dr. Is prescribed for decdan injection(1.5 ml) in every 12 hour( total 4 injections).Please advise
Brief Answer:
Given for fetal lung maturity
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Dexamethasone injection is given for lung maturity of the baby, so that there is no respiratory distress after birth.
It is usually given in preterm deliveries, but can be given safely upto 39 weeks of pregnancy.
There is no harm on the fetus or the mother.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Given for fetal lung maturity
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Dexamethasone injection is given for lung maturity of the baby, so that there is no respiratory distress after birth.
It is usually given in preterm deliveries, but can be given safely upto 39 weeks of pregnancy.
There is no harm on the fetus or the mother.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
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Dr. Deepti Verma
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