Deflazacort 6mg Tablets

Tablets
Pack size:10×10 Alu-Alu

Deflazacort Tablets – Deflazacort Tablet is a steroid that belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used to treat a certain type of disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; a genetic disorder delineated by muscle worsening due to the changes of a protein called Dystrophin. Dystrophin helps in strengthening muscle fibers and keeping the muscle cells protected. These tablets are delivered with the trade name Cortiser 6 by the Best Manufacturer and Supplier in India, Servocare Lifesciences.

Deflazacort works by raising the level of glucocorticoid in the body reducing the formation of certain chemical substances in the body that causes inflammation. Moreover, it restrains immunity to stop doing self-damage to the body by the immune system. This medicine is also used in various other medical conditions including:

1. Allergy
2. Asthma
3. Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE); an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues.
4. Autoimmune Hepatitis; a condition wherein the immune system defies liver cells and causes inflammation in the liver.
5. Sarcoidosis; a disease where there is a growth of the tiny collection of inflammatory cells that form lumps.
6. Rheumatoid Arthritis; a condition that causes pain, stiffness, inflammation, and loss of function in joints.

How Should You Take Deflazacort Tablet?

1. Follow the complete directions of the healthcare expert as well as those mentioned on the prescription label while using the medicine.
2. The tablet may or may not be consumed with food but it is highly beneficial if taken with food.
3. Do not suddenly stop taking Deflazacort Tablets without consulting the doctor as it may worsen the symptoms. In the same way, do not use this medicine more often or longer than the recommended period.
4. The consumption of alcohol is highly restricted during the course of this tablet as the effects of alcohol may lead to bleeding and ulcers in the stomach.
5. Avoid driving and using tools while using Deflazacort tablet as one may experience muscle weakness.

Drug-Disease Interactions

There are several medicines that are not suited for people with certain medical conditions. Thus, they are advised to not use the medicine or use it with extra care. Before taking Deflazacort, people with certain health conditions must consult a doctor. These health conditions are as follows:

• Heart Problems
• High Blood Pressure
• Liver Disease
• Kidney Disease
• Diabetes
• Thyroid
• Epilepsy
• Fungal, Bacterial, Viral, or Parasite Infection
• Low Bone Mineral Density
• Colostomy or Ileostomy
• Osteoporosis
• Glaucoma or Herpes Infection of the Eyes
• Fluid Retention
• Stroke or Blood Clot
• Stomach or Intestinal Disorder
• Nerve-Muscle Disorder

Side Effects

Along with the useful effects of the Deflazacort tablet, there are mild chances of the occurrence of unwanted side effects. However, not everyone experiences side effects after taking the medication or some get improved just after their body gets adjusted to the medicine. Following are the side effects that may arise after consuming Deflazacort tablet:

1. Weight Gain/Obesity
2. Cough
3. Abnormal Hair Growth
4. Increased Appetite
5. Nasopharyngitis; inflammation of the throat or nasal passages
6. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
7. Frequent Urge to Urinate

One must speak up with the doctor if these side effects become troublesome and do not vanish.