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Demisone Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Demisone Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Demisone Injection 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.
Demisone Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Demisone Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Demisone Injection 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.
It is also important to note that Demisone Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Demisone Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Demisone Injection related warnings section.
Demisone Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Infections, Liver Disease, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Demisone Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Demisone Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Demisone Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Demisone Injection 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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Is the use of Demisone Injection safe for pregnant women?
Demisone should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Demisone Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Demisone should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Demisone Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Demisone. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Demisone Injection on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Demisone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Demisone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Demisone Injection on the Heart?
Demisone may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Demisone Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Demisone Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Demisone Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Demisone Injection since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Demisone Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Demisone Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Demisone Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Demisone Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Demisone Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Demisone Injection with alcohol will be.
Demisone works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation which is responsible for symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. This results in decreased inflammation and provides relief from the symptoms associated with it.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Demisone can raise blood sugar in diabetic patients. It raises blood sugar level by increasing the glucose production in the body and decreasing the effect of insulin which is produced by the pancreas. However, it is best to consult your doctor if you have diabetes while taking it.
Yes, Demisone can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Demisone if taken in tablet form might cause hiccups, but it has been mainly associated with patients who received chemotherapy.
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