Derinide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Respules, Respicaps, Inhaler. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma, Ulcerative Colitis. The alternative uses of Derinide have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Derinide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Derinide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Derinide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Derinide has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Derinide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Derinide related warnings section.
The section on Derinide contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Derinide 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 Derinide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Derinide 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Derinide is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Derinide safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Derinide in pregnant women.
Is the use of Derinide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Derinide. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Derinide on the Kidneys?
Derinide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Derinide on the Liver?
Derinide is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Derinide on the Heart?
Derinide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Derinide 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 Derinide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Derinide habit forming or addictive?
Derinide is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Derinide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Derinide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Derinide is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Derinide
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Derinide together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Derinide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Derinide with alcohol.
Yes, Derinide is a steroid. It belongs to the class of drug known as the corticosteroids. It is used to prevent asthmatic attacks.
No, Derinide should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well because discontinuing this drug on your own might worsen your current medical condition. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Derinide may cause a headache, this occurs rarely. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Derinide contains budesonide which is works by suppressing the body's normal immune response to asthmatic triggers (allergic stimuli) which is responsible for the asthmatic attack. It also decreases swelling (inflammation) in the airways. In this way Derinide prevents the patients from wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness caused by asthma.
Yes, you can take Derinide and cetirizine together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with cetirizine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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