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Decdak is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Decdak has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Decdak depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Decdak include Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Decdak can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Decdak 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.
It is also important to note that Decdak has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Decdak has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Decdak related warnings section.
Decdak is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Decdak contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Decdak with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Decdak is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Decdak 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 Decdak safe for pregnant women?
Decdak can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Decdak safe during breastfeeding?
Decdak should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Decdak on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Decdak. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Decdak on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Decdak. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Decdak on the Heart?
Effects of Decdak on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Decdak 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 Decdak unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decdak habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Decdak has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Decdak will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Decdak is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Decdak for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Decdak
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Decdak with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decdak
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Decdak with alcohol will be.
Yes, Decdak 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.
Decdak is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergy and inflammation.
Decdak works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
Decdak if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Yes, long-term use of Decdak can cause high blood pressure because Decdak can increase sodium levels in your body as well as fluid retention can cause an increase in blood pressure.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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