Uses of Deslora 5mg

Deslora drug has the main active ingredient Desloratadin, which is made in the form of film-coated tablets. Desloratadine is a long-acting and non-sedating histamine antagonist because it does not cross the blood-brain barrier and therefore does not affect the central nervous system. The drug has a selective antagonistic effect on peripheral histamine H1 receptors, although it does not reduce histamine secretion, it competes for binding to histamine receptors in tissues, thereby helping to reduce inflammatory symptoms caused by allergens. cause.
When allergic human bodies come into contact with an allergen. When these allergens come into contact with different pathways, many inflammatory mediators are produced. In it, histamine is the main substance that is produced and causes the main reaction. Preventing histamine from binding to its receptors will help limit the creation of an inflammatory response.

Deslor 5mg is an antiallergic drug and is often used in some of the following cases:
Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and year-round allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, stuffy nose, cough. Spring conjunctivitis as eye irritation, itchy eyes, red eyes, watery eyes for children over 12 years old and adults. Relief of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria in children over 12 years of age and adults. Do not use Deslor 5mg drug in the following cases:
Do not use the drug for people who are allergic to any ingredient of the drug, have a history of allergy to loratadine. Deslor should not be used by pregnant and lactating women. Due to the inappropriate dosage and form of the drug, it should not be used for children under 12 years of age.

The drug is in the form of film-coated tablets that should be taken with water. You must not chew or crush the tablet when taking it, as this may cause the original structure of the medicine to be lost. Deslor can be taken at the same time or away from the meal.
Dosage:
Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: Take 1 tablet a day. For intermittent allergic rhinitis: Use appropriate medication based on the patient's symptoms, stop treatment with this drug when symptoms are gone, and can restart treatment when symptoms reappear. In persistent allergic rhinitis: Continuous treatment is possible during allergen exposure. Patients with renal failure: should take 1 tablet / day and use it every other day. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take as usual.
Overdose: There have not been many studies on the effects of overdose, which can cause dizziness or excessive drowsiness. If the drug overdose, you should remove the drug from the body by inducing vomiting and receiving supportive symptomatic treatment.

Some of the side effects that may be encountered when you take Deslor include:
Common side effects include: Headache, dry mouth, fatigue. More rarely: hallucinations, dizziness, excessive somnolence, somnolence or insomnia, psychomotor hyperactivity, convulsions, increased heart rate, palpitations ; Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea; Increased liver enzymes, increased bilirubin, hepatitis, muscle pain. Hypersensitivity reactions such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, causing dyspnea, severe abdominal pain, pruritus, facial swelling, pharyngitis, rash and urticaria have also been reported despite this condition. very rare. Other undesirable effects: Prolonged QT interval, arrhythmia, bradycardia more common in children, jaundice, photosensitivity, asthenia. When experiencing dangerous side effects such as anaphylaxis, angioedema, the patient should stop taking the drug and go to a medical facility immediately for advice. In addition, if prolonged use has other side effects, the patient should also stop taking the drug and notify the doctor.

Some things you need to keep in mind when taking Deslor, including:
You need to read the instructions carefully before taking the medicine. The drug should not be used if there is a history of allergy to any of its ingredients or to loratadine. Deslor contains lactose as an excipient. Patients with rare hereditary problems of glucose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. Desloratadine should be used with caution in pregnant women, although in some cases no effect on the fetus has been observed. However, other risks of the drug to the fetus are unknown, so the benefit to the mother and the risk should be weighed when deciding to use the drug. Lactation: Desloratadine can be excreted in breast milk, so this drug is not recommended for use by women who are breast-feeding or if used, should stop breastfeeding while taking this medicine. Drug interactions can occur when drugs are taken together. Some drugs that can interact with Deslor include: Desloratadine increases peak plasma concentrations of drugs such as erythromycin, ketoconazole, azithromycin and cimetidine. Some rare side effects of the drug can cause drowsiness, dizziness, affecting the ability to use machines, so stop these activities until the side effects of the drug on the body are known. Store Deslor in a cool, dry place. Do not use this medicine when there are signs of damage and expiry date, keep out of reach of children. Deslora medicine has the main active ingredient, Desloratadin, which is effective in the treatment of allergic diseases, can be used for people 12 years of age and older. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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