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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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Deksa is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
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.
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References
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