Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate And Betamethasone Acetate (Injection Route)

Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

1. Anxiety
2. blindness
3. bloating
4. bloody or black, tarry stools
5. blue lips and fingernails
6. blurred vision
7. bone pain
8. bowel or bladder dysfunction
9. bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
10. change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
11. changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
12. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
13. chills
14. cold sweats
15. coma
16. confusion
17. constipation
18. cool, pale skin
19. cough
20. coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
21. darkened urine
22. decrease in height
23. decrease in the amount of urine
24. decreased urine
25. decreased vision
26. depression
27. difficult, fast, noisy breathing
28. difficulty swallowing
29. dilated neck veins
30. discouragement
31. dry mouth
32. extreme tiredness or weakness
33. eye pain
34. eyeballs bulge out of the eye sockets
35. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
36. feeling sad or empty
37. fever
38. general feeling of discomfort or illness
39. headache
40. hives, skin rash
41. impaired wound healing
42. increased hunger
43. increased sweating
44. increased thirst
45. indigestion
46. irregular breathing
47. irritability
48. lack of appetite
49. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
50. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
51. loss of appetite
52. loss of interest or pleasure
53. lower back or side pain
54. mood changes
55. muscle cramp, pain, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
56. nausea
57. nervousness
58. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
59. pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
60. pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
61. painful, swollen joints
62. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
63. pale skin
64. pounding in the ears
65. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
66. redness, soreness, or itching skin
67. right upper abdominal pain and fullness
68. seizures
69. severe, sudden headache
70. shakiness
71. slow heartbeat
72. slurred speech
73. sores, welts, or blisters
74. stomach distention
75. stomach pain or burning
76. sudden loss of coordination
77. sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
78. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
79. tearing
80. trouble breathing
81. trouble concentrating
82. trouble sleeping
83. unusual tiredness or weakness
84. vision changes
85. vomiting
86. weight gain
87. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

1. Abnormal fat deposits
2. darkening or lightening of normal skin color
3. dry, scaly skin
4. increased appetite
5. increased sweating
6. lightening of treated areas of dark skin
7. moon face
8. thinning hair
9. weight gain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.