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Delofine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Other than this, Delofine has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Delofine. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Delofine can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Delofine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Delofine is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Delofine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Delofine related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke must refrain from the use of Delofine since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Delofine contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Delofine have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Delofine is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Delofine 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
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Is the use of Delofine safe for pregnant women?
Delofine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Delofine safe during breastfeeding?
Delofine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Delofine on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Delofine can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Delofine on the Liver?
Delofine can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Delofine on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Delofine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Delofine 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 Delofine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Delofine habit forming or addictive?
Delofine does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Delofine as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Delofine only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Delofine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Delofine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Delofine and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Delofine
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Delofine as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Delofine for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
Delofine works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
No, Delofine does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Delofine has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Delofine is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
No, Delofine is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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