Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Derivent Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Derivent Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Derivent Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Derivent Tablet include Throat Irritation. Some other side effects of Derivent Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Derivent Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Derivent Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Derivent Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Derivent Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Derivent Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Derivent Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Derivent Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 |
Is the use of Derivent Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Derivent has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Derivent without medical advice.
Is the use of Derivent Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Derivent. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Derivent Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Derivent on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Derivent Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Derivent. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Derivent Tablet on the Heart?
Derivent 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 Derivent Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Derivent Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Derivent Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Derivent Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Derivent Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Derivent Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Derivent Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Derivent affects the blood pressure and can cause low blood pressure (hypotension) but this occurs only in a few cases who are taking more than recommended doses.
Derivent is a bronchodilator which causes widening of bronchial smooth muscles present in lungs which get tightened causing a constriction. Due to the constriction, the air cannot pass in and out of your lungs, and the relaxation of these bronchial muscles results in dilation of airways. This drug helps the patients breathe more easily which provides relief to the patient from the symptoms such as a cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Derivent has been reported to cause low potassium (hypokalemia) but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. You are advised to ensure adequate intake of electrolytes daily.
No, Derivent does not cause nosebleed (epistaxis) at regular doses. If you are experiencing nose bleed after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Derivent does not contains steroids. It contains salbutamol which belongs to the class of drugs called selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists (bronchodilators). It is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Proventil® HFA (albuterol sulfate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 118-120