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Derisal is a prescription medicine that is available as a Respules. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma. Secondary and off-label uses of Derisal have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Derisal. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Derisal as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Derisal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Derisal's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Derisal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Derisal related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Derisal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Derisal with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Derisal is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Derisal 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Derisal is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Derisal safe for pregnant women?
Derisal can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Derisal, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Derisal safe during breastfeeding?
Derisal can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Derisal on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Derisal on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Derisal on the Liver?
Derisal does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Derisal on the Heart?
Derisal is rarely harmful for the heart.
Derisal 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 Derisal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Derisal habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Derisal has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Derisal as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Derisal only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Derisal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Derisal
Taking Derisal with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Derisal
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Derisal as it can have severe side effects.
The effect of interaction between these two drugs is not clear because Benadryl (diphenhydramine) increased sedation while as Derisal decreased sedation. Hence, you are advised to discuss it with your doctor first before taking these two drugs together.
Yes, Derisal is a bronchodilator. It is a short-acting bronchodilator which dilates the bronchi and bronchioles.
No, Derisal does not cause thrush (yeast infection). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.
Derisal is a bronchodilator which causes widening of bronchial smooth muscles present in the lungs which get tightened causing a constriction. Due to the constriction, the air cannot pass in and out of your lungs, and the relaxation of these bronchial muscles results in dilation of airways. This helps the patients breathe more easily which provides relief to the patient from the symptoms such as wheezing, and chest tightness.
Derisal is a brand name of levosalbutamol (also known as levalbuterol) it is available in the form of tablet, syrup, respules, transpules, and inhaler. It belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-2-adrenergic agonists (bronchodilators). It is a prescription drug which is used to provide relief from bronchospasm in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients with long-term respiratory infections are also prescribed Derisal to get instant relief from breathing difficulties.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xopenex® (levalbuterol hydrochloride)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 763-765
