Description
Deflazacort 18mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to the steroid class. It is used to treat conditions like inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It prevents the release of the substances that are responsible for the inflammation and swelling. To increase the effectiveness of the medicine, you must take it ==regularly and at a fixed time interval.
The use of this medicine can cause some side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, obesity, and nasopharyngitis.
Uses of Deflazacort 18mg tablets
It is mostly used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and in autoimmune conditions
Possible side effects of Deflazacort 18mg Tablet
Deflazacort 18mg Tablet may cause some side effects that do not require medical attention and disappear, but if these effects continue the consult your healthcare provider.
- Increased appetite
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Cushing syndrome
- Cough
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abnormal hair growth
- Weight gain
- Obesity
- Nasopharyngitis
Dosage and duration
This tablet is only for oral use.
Take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor.
Swallow it as a whole, do not chew, crush or break it
Don’t take the tablet with salad and vegetables.
Precautions and safety advice
Deflazacort 18mg Tablet must be used under certain precautions to maximize its effectiveness and avoid unwanted conditions
- It should not be taken with alcohol
- Deflazacort 18mg Tablet is considered unsafe in pregnancy conditions
- Deflazacort 18mg Tablet is safe to use in conditions related dot liver and kidney
Frequently asked questions
Is Deflazacort 18mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Deflazacort 18mg Tablet belongs to the class of steroids, which is known as Glucocorticoids
What is the use of Deflazacort 18mg Tablet?
It is used to treat conditions like inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It prevents the release of the substances that are responsible for the inflammation and swelling.
How does Deflazacort 18mg Tablet works?
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid prodrug. Its active metabolite, 21-desDFZ, acts via the glucocorticoid receptor to exert anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects
