Defcort 30 mg Tablet

Uses

Deflazacort is generally used in treatment of allergy symptoms, asthma, cancer, eye disorders, rheumatic disorder, severe allergic reactions and skin disorders

Side Effects

• Abnormal hair growth
• Cough
• Cushingoid syndrome
• Facial swelling
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Increased appetite
• Increased risk of infection
• Weight gain

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Deflazacort, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Deflazacort is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Avoid Deflazacort with salad and vegetable diet.

How it works

Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer)..

Faqs

Q. Is Deflazacort a steroid?
Yes, Deflazacort is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.

Q. What is Deflazacort used for?
Deflazacort has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties and is used for treating many conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and suppress the immune system in transplant patients.

Q. How does Deflazacort work?
Deflazacort is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. Taking steroids from outside will help in treating many illnesses involving inflammation by reducing the inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attack the body itself and cause damage.

Q. Is Deflazacort better than prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Deflazacort has a similar potency to prednisone and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition with either of these medicines.

Q. Is Deflazacort a painkiller?
Deflazacort is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.

Q. Can I take Deflazacort with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Deflazacort can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

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