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Decicort Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. The alternative uses of Decicort Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Decicort Injection. 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.
Decicort Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Decicort Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Decicort Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Decicort Injection's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Decicort Injection related warnings talks about Decicort Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Decicort Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Decicort Injection in conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Decicort Injection contraindications section.
Additionally, Decicort Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Decicort Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Decicort 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 Decicort Injection safe for pregnant women?
Decicort shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Decicort Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Decicort may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Decicort Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Decicort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Decicort Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Decicort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Decicort only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Decicort Injection on the Heart?
Decicort 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 Decicort Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decicort Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Decicort Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Decicort Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Decicort Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Decicort Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Decicort Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Decicort Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decicort Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Decicort Injection.
Yes, long-term use of Decicort 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.
No. Decicort Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Decicort can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Yes, Decicort is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as fluid retention (swelling in your hands or ankles), dizziness, vomiting, and stomach upset. If you are experiencing any discomfort after taking this drug to inform your doctor.
Yes, Decicort 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.
Yes, use of Decicort for long-term can result in weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention which causes weight gain in the patient, if the drug is taken in form of a tablet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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