Deflazacort Tablet

Deflazacort 6mg tablets are primarily prescribed for the treatment of autoimmune conditions, inflammatory disorders,  and cancer. The medicine belongs to a category of drugs called corticosteroids highly beneficial in the treatment of Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. An autoimmune condition is a health disorder where the body becomes unable to distinguish between the body’s cells and foreign cells. Therefore, the immune system starts attacking the native cells and organs thereby, leading to medical conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, psoriasis, and arthritis. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the Deflazacort and similar medicines. 

Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets as it can cause irritation in the mouth. Some users may experience a few side effects such as nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, nervousness, diarrhea, and fast heartbeats. Consult your doctor in case the side effects worsen or persist with time. Store the Deflazacort tablets in a cool and dry place and away from direct sunlight. 

Deflazacort is a corticosteroid that is highly beneficial in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, and cancer. It is also prescribed for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD; a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly) in adults and children 2 years of age and older. 

The medicine works by increasing the level of glucocorticoid in the body and by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppressing immunity to stop self-damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer). 

Carefully, read the label given along the Deflazacort tablets to look for any precautions and contraindications. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets as it can cause irritation in the mouth. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water with or without food. 

Mostly the side effects of Deflazacort tablets are mild to temporary and do not last for a long time. The side effects may vary for all the users as they depend on the health condition and response to the therapy. Immediately inform your doctor if your side effects persist or get severe with time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Deflazacort tablets are mentioned as below: 

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Abdominal pain
• Mood changes
• Cushingoid syndrome
• Excessive hair growth on the face
• Central obesity
• Polyuria
• Constipation
• Irritability
• Fever
• Back pain
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Rash
• Nausea
• Nosebleeds
• Stretch marks

1. Avoid consuming alcohol with Deflazacort tablets as it may interact and cause adverse side effects. 

2. Do not take Deflazacort tablets without your doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. 

3. Store the tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Inform your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat as Deflazacort tablets. 

5. Do not stop taking Deflazacort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.