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Deriform is a prescription medicine that is available as a Respules, Respicaps. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of COPD. Deriform also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Deriform depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Deriform can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Deriform 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Deriform is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Deriform has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Deriform related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Deriform have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Deriform have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Deriform is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Deriform 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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Is the use of Deriform safe for pregnant women?
Deriform may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Deriform, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Deriform safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Deriform for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Deriform on the Kidneys?
Deriform rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Deriform on the Liver?
Deriform may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Deriform on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Deriform. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Deriform should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Deriform unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Deriform habit forming or addictive?
Deriform does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Deriform does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Deriform only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Deriform is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Deriform
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Deriform with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Deriform
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Deriform and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Perforomist® (formoterol fumarate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 224
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 595-596
