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Deksa is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Deksa also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Deksa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Deksa include Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. While these are the most often observed Deksa side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Deksa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Deksa's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Deksa related warnings talks about Deksa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Deksa is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Deksa contraindications section.
Besides this, Deksa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Deksa is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Deksa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Deksa safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Deksa. If you are pregnant, do not take Deksa without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Deksa safe during breastfeeding?
Deksa may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Deksa on the Kidneys?
Deksa may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Deksa on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Deksa. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Deksa on the Heart?
Effects of Deksa on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Deksa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Deksa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Deksa habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Deksa is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Deksa since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Deksa only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Deksa is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Deksa
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Deksa and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Deksa
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Deksa.
Yes, use of Deksa for long-term can result in weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention which causes weight gain in the patient, if the drug is taken in form of a tablet.
Deksa should be ideally taken with food after evening. It has been observed that food has minimal significance in the drug absorption. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
Deksa comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Deksa.
Yes, long-term use of Deksa can cause high blood pressure because Deksa can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause an increase in blood pressure.
Yes, Deksa can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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