Neofordex 40 mg Oral Solution

Neofordex 40 mg Oral Solution

S4
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 19 May 2025

API: Dexamethasone | Company: Key Oncologics

Clinical Summary

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Indication

Treatment of symptomatic multiple myeloma in adults.

Dosage (summary)

40 mg once daily; lower doses may be considered for elderly or frail patients.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Hepatic impairment
  • Renal insufficiency

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

May cause congenital malformations; contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Live attenuated vaccines
  • Ciclosporin
  • NSAIDs
  • Hypokalaemic medicines

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to dexamethasone
  • Active viral disease
  • Uncontrolled psychoses
  • Active tuberculosis

Common side effects

  • Hyperglycaemia
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Neutropenia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Counselling Points

  • Take in the morning to minimize insomnia
  • Monitor for signs of infection
  • Avoid contact with chickenpox or measles
  • Report any psychiatric symptoms

Serious warnings

  • Risk of serious infections
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Tumour lysis syndrome
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
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