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Danset Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Danset Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Danset Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Danset Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Danset Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Danset Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Danset Injection related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency must refrain from the use of Danset Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Danset Injection contraindications section.
Besides this, Danset Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Danset Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Danset Injection is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Danset Injection safe for pregnant women?
Danset is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Danset Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Danset as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Danset Injection on the Kidneys?
Danset is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Danset Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Danset. 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 Danset Injection on the Heart?
Danset may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Danset Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Danset Injection habit forming or addictive?
Danset Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Danset Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Danset Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Danset Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Danset Injection
You can take Danset Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Danset Injection
Taking alcohol with Danset Injection can be dangerous.
No, Danset is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
It is not recommended that you discontinue taking Danset on your own. Discontinuing Danset may lead to unwanted side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy such as excessive vomiting. You must speak to your doctor first as this will help you to take an informed decision.
Yes, Danset is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.
Yes, Danset can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.
Danset is available in form of tablet, syrup, and injection. It should be taken as per your doctor's instructions. Ideally, Danset has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. The initial dose is usually taken half an hour before chemotherapy, 1 to 2 hours before radiation therapy and 1 hour before a surgery. Additional doses can be suggested by the doctor as per the individual requirements.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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