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Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's
About Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's
Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihistamines’ used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is characterized by a runny nose, sneezing, red, watery, itchy, and swollen eyes occurring due to exposure to allergens. Urticaria (hives) is an itchy skin reaction due to triggers such as food, drugs, or other irritation.
Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘desloratadine’ which acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reduces the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Unlike other antihistamine drugs, it doesn’t cause drowsiness.
Take Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's may cause side effects such as fatigue (lack of energy), dry mouth, and headache. In general, these side effects usually go away without treatment. However, if these persist or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.
Do not use Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘desloratadine’ or any other contents present in it. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including dietary or herbal supplements. Inform your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with seizures (fits) and liver or kidney failure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, and breastfeeding.
Uses of Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's contains ‘desloratadine’ which belongs to the class of ‘phenothiazines’. It is an antihistamine and blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms). It can effectively treat allergic symptoms such as itching, watery eyes, hives, runny nose and sneezing without causing drowsiness, unlike other antihistamine medications.
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Side Effects of Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's
Drug Warnings
Do not use Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to ‘desloratadine’ or any other contents present in it. Inform your doctor if you are previously diagnosed with seizures (fits), and liver or kidney failure. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, and breastfeeding. Do not take alcohol as it may increase the risk of side effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interactions: Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's may interact with a medication used to treat excessive sleepiness (pitolisant), antibiotics (ketoconazole, erythromycin, azithromycin), cholesterol drugs (atorvastatin), HIV and HCV drugs (lopinavir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir, saquinavir), anti-cancer drugs (tacrolimus, tamoxifen, sunitinib, vandetanib, vemurafenib).
Drug-Food interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease interactions: Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney failure and asthma.
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Des-OD 5 mg Tablet 10's does not usually cause drowsiness when used at recommended doses. However, do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Allergic rhinitis: It is also called hay fever. It occurs when the immune system responds to foreign elements that are typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’. Symptoms include itching, watery eyes, swelling around the eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.
Urticaria: It is also called hives. It is characterized by red, itchy, and swollen bumps on the skin due to triggers such as food, drugs, or other irritants.