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Deslafax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression. The alternative uses of Deslafax have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Deslafax. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Deslafax as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Deslafax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Deslafax has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Deslafax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Deslafax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Deslafax in conditions like Kidney Disease. The section on Deslafax contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Deslafax may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Deslafax is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Deslafax 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 Deslafax safe for pregnant women?
Deslafax can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Deslafax right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Deslafax safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Deslafax in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Deslafax is unavailable.
What is the effect of Deslafax on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Deslafax. 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 Deslafax on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Deslafax. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Deslafax only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Deslafax on the Heart?
Deslafax can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Deslafax 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 Deslafax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Deslafax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Deslafax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Deslafax as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Deslafax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Deslafax in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Deslafax
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Deslafax, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Deslafax
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Deslafax and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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