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Description
Desloratidine is an effective anti-allergic medicine used to temporarily relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies. Symptoms may include sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and sore throat. It is also used to relieve symptoms of skin allergies.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Desloratidine
Shortness of breath
Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
Irregular heartbeat
Allergic skin reaction
Headache
Dizziness
Painful menstruation
Muscle or joint pain
Nausea or vomiting
Influenza like symptoms
Uses of Desloratidine
What is it prescribed for?
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Desloratidine is used for the relieving the symptoms of seasonal allergies that includes a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.
Perennial allergic rhinitis
Desloratidine is used for relieving the symptoms of allergies that last throughout the year. Symptoms might include a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing etc.
Chronic Utricaria
Desloratidine is used for the treatment of symptoms of Utricaria. Symptoms may include hives, rashes, and red bumps on the skin.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration.Duration of effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.Safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine should be used in pregnant women only when the potential benefits outweigh the associated risks. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding owing to the risk of adverse effects on the infant. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued.
Allergy
Use of this medicine is not recommended if you have a history of allergy to Loratadine or Desloratadine.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine should be used in pregnant women only when the potential benefits outweigh the associated risks. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding owing to the risk of adverse effects on the infant. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued.
General warnings
Pediatric use
This medicine should be used with caution in patients who are below 12 years of age.
Liver impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having a liver impairment.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients having an impaired kidney function.
Drowsiness
Desloratidine is a non-sedating anti-allergic medicine and hence chances of drowsiness are very low. However, caution is advised while taking this medicine especially if consumed along with alcohol. Refrain from doing works that require a high level of mental alertness until you are sure of the response of this medication.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Overdose
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, restlessness, confusion, increased heart rate, and seizures.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Mumps skin test
This medicine is likely to interfere with the lab test for mumps. Report the use of this medicine to the doctor in advance. It is advisable to stop the use of this medicine at least 2-4 days before the lab test.
Skin allergy test
This medicine is likely to interfere with the skin allergy test. Report the use of this medicine to the doctor. It is advisable to stop the use of this medicine 2-4 days before taking the lab test.
Take Desloratidine as prescribed by the doctor. You should ensure that consumption does not exceed the daily prescribed limit. Consult your doctor if symptoms do not improve or get worse after using this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Desloratidine works by reducing a chemical substance called Histamine from the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
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Desloratadine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 16 November 2017]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 16 Nov 2017
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