Deflacort6mg/5ml
Powder For Suspension
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deflacort. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Deflacort may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Deflacort is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Deflacort does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Deflacort is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Deflacort is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any ki... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Deflacort should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deflacort may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Lim... View More |
Introduction
Deflacort belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for treatment of various diseases and conditions such as allergic conditions, asth... View More
Uses of Deflacort
- Severe allergic reactions
- Allergic conditions
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Rheumatic disorder
- Skin disorders
- Eye disorders
Side effects of Deflacort
- Increased appetite
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Facial swelling
- Abnormal hair growth
- Cushing syndrome
- Cough
How to use Deflacort
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deflacort may be taken wit... View More
How Deflacort works
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- Deflacort helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of i... View More
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Deflacort can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Deflacort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Deflacort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Allergic and inflammatory disorders
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic and inflammatory disorders Adult: Initially, up to 120 mg daily. Maintenance: 3-18 mg/day. Hepatic impairment: Dose reductions may be... View More
Child Dose
Oral Allergic and inflammatory disorders Child: 0.25-1.5 mg/kg/day given on alternate days.
Contraindication
Systemic infection; live virus vaccines in those receiving immunosuppressive doses.
Mode of Action
Deflazacort, derived from prednisolone, is a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity. An anti-inflammatory dose of 6 mg deflazacort is equiv ... View More
Precaution
Adrenal suppression and infection, child, adolescents, elderly, history of TB and steroid myopathy, hypertension, recent MI, CHF, liver failure, renal i... View More
Side Effect
GI disturbances, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neuropsychiatric, ophthalmic, fluid and electrolyte disturbances; susceptible to infection, impaired healin... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Corticosteroids should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus Infants born to mo... View More
Interaction
Antacids, ACE inhibitors, acetazolamide, adrenergic neuron blockers, antidiabetics, aspirin, barbiturate, ?-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, carbamaz... View More
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