WHO’s 2016 and 2019 surveys of different health facilities in low- and middle-income countries indicated that dexamethasone was available to patients at a median price of US$ 0.33 per 4mg/ml injection ampoules (range: US$ 0.13–3.5).
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包括地塞米松在内的糖皮质激素有哪些典型的副作用?
What are the typical side effects of corticosteroids, including dexamethasone?
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包括地塞米松在内的糖皮质激素通常是安全的。
Corticosteroids including dexamethasone are generally safe.
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其益处远大于风险,尤其是对重症肺炎患者而言。
Their benefits far outweigh the risks, particularly in patients with severe forms of pneumonia.
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可能会出现较高的血糖水平(高血糖症),应监测患者的血糖水平,特别是如果他们患有糖尿病的话。
Higher blood glucose levels (hyperglycaemia) can occur, and patients should be monitored for this, particularly if they have diabetes.
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治疗时间通常很短,即使是高剂量,糖皮质激素也不会产生其他严重的副作用。
Treatments are usually short, and even at high doses, corticosteroids are not associated with other serious side effects.
Prolonged use (i.e., use for more than 2 weeks) may be associated with adverse events such as glaucoma, cataract, fluid retention, hypertension, psychological effects (e.g., mood swings, memory issues, confusion or irritation), weight gain, or increased risk of infections and osteoporosis.
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糖皮质激素可以用于儿童/老年人/孕妇吗?
Can corticosteroidsbe used in children/the elderly/pregnant?