Deskast Tablet

Deskast Tablet is an antiallergic medicine. It is used to reduce and treat the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, a runny and stuffy nose, airway blockage, and watery eyes, which may be seasonal or non-seasonal. Deskast contains montelukast and desloratadine as its active ingredients.

It blocks the effects of chemical substances responsible for allergic symptoms, such as histamine and leukotriene. It should be taken as directed by the doctor, in the correct doses, and for the exact duration as prescribed. You may take it with or without food.

You may experience side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, nausea, headache after taking side effects to your doctor if they Deskast Tablet. Please report any side effects to your doctor if they persist or worsen. Before starting the treatment with Deskast Tablet, inform your doctor about all past medical conditions and your medication history in detail.

Dosage

Overdose

Deskast Tablet overdose are headache, vomiting, stomach pain, increased thirst, sleepiness, hyperactivity, and abdominal pain. If you experience any of these symptoms or in case of an overdose, contact your doctor or visit a nearby hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of Deskast Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one. Do not take double medicine to make up for a skipped dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• A chemical called leukotriene, when released in the human body, produces swelling in the airway, inflammation in the lungs (oedema and damage), and windpipe muscle contractions. Montelukast Tablet works by blocking the effect of this chemical and also improves breathing.
• Another chemical called histamine is responsible for allergy-related symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, watering from eyes, and rashes. Desloratadine blocks the effects of this histamine and improves symptoms of allergic rhinitis

Directions for Use

• Take Deskast Tablet with sufficient water. You can consume it with or without food. Don't break, cut or chew this medicine.
• You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Deskast Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information available about the effects of Deskast Tablets in human pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is really needed. You should consult your doctor before starting this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or plan to have a child.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Deskast Tablet while breastfeeding?

Deskast Tablet passes into human milk and can be harmful to the newborn baby. Thus, either this medicine or breastfeeding should be discontinued. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Deskast Tablet?

Deskast Tablet may make you dizzy, feel sleepy, and may affect your vision. You should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Deskast Tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking Deskast Tablet, as it may worsen this medicine's side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You suffer from liver or kidney problems.
• You have asthma or your breathing gets worse.
• You have a history of seizures (fits).
• You are using medicines for allergies (corticosteroids) like Prednisone and Prednisolone.
• You are using painkillers like aspirin. You suffer from a psychiatric illness.
• You suffer from a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria. The medicine must be not used as it may produce side effects.
• You suffer from aggressiveness, difficulty in sleeping, hallucinations, memory disturbances, depression, anxiety, disorientation, dream abnormality, irritability, suicidal thinking and behaviour during treatment with the medicine. Inform the doctor.
• The symptoms do not improve even after using the medicine or you experience symptoms like flu illness, numbness sensation in hands or feet and rashes and hypersensitivity reactions.
• Deskast Tablet must not be used for children and adolescents.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to desloratadine, montelukast or any other ingredients of Deskast Tablet.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Sleepiness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of the Tablet along with medicines used to treat fits or epilepsy (phenytoin), anxiety or sleeplessness (phenobarbital), tuberculosis and other infections (rifampicin) decreases the effectiveness of the Tablet and must be used with caution.
• Concomitant use of the medicine with gemfibrozil (used to lower fats or cholesterol levels in the body) may increase the side effects of Deskast Tablet.
• Some medicines affect the way Deskast Tablet works, or the medicine itself reduces the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the physician regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you take or might take to avoid possible interaction.

Storage and disposal

• Store Deskast Tablet below 25°C in the original package away from sunlight and moisture.
• Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children and pets.
• Do not throw away any medicines in the toilet or pour them into the drain, discard them properly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

After a few days of usage, my symptoms have improved. Should I stop Deskast Tablet now?

No, your doctor may have prescribed this medicine to prevent allergic rhinitis. If you stop this medicine before the recommendation, your symptoms may worsen. You should complete the course of treatment and should not stop this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Can I get dryness of mouth with the use of Deskast?

Yes, dry mouth is a common side effect of Deskast medicine. It would help if you frequently rinse your mouth and keep good oral hygiene.

What should I discuss with my healthcare expert before taking Deskast Tablet?

• Inform the doctor regarding detailed medical and surgical history.
• If you suffer from liver or kidney disease.
• Inform about the pregnancy, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.

Can I take Deskast Tablet for asthma?

Montelukast in Deskast, stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation) making breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. This medicine is useful in preventing asthma attacks. It is not useful to treat sudden or acute asthma attack.