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Decakem Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Decakem Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Decakem Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Decakem Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Decakem Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Decakem Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Decakem Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Decakem Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Decakem Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Decakem Injection in conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Decakem Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Decakem Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Decakem Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Decakem Injection 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 Decakem Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Decakem. If you are pregnant, do not take Decakem without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Decakem Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Decakem. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Decakem Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Decakem. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Decakem Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Decakem. 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 Decakem Injection on the Heart?
Decakem may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decakem Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decakem Injection habit forming or addictive?
Decakem Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Decakem Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Decakem Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Decakem Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Decakem Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Decakem Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decakem Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Decakem Injection with alcohol will be.
Decakem 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.
Decakem 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.
No, Decakem is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Decakem suppresses the immune system that causes decreased immunity which can lead to infection to the patient taking it. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
Decakem if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
Yes, long-term use of Decakem may cause low potassium in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
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