Adjunctive Dexamethasone for Tuberculous Meningitis in HIV

dexamethasone Dexamethasone belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids Corticosteroids can help to treat conditions involving inflammation (signs include

Adult: As dexamethasone phosphate: Initially, 10 mg via IV inj, followed by 4 mg via IM inj 6 hourly, until oedema subsides Dose may be reduced after 2-4 days dexamethasone The doctor may give you another dose of dexamethasone to take home with you, in case your child continues to have problems breathing Give the second dose