Deflazacort
Information about Deflazacort
Deflazacort Uses
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
How Deflazacort works
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
Common side effects of Deflazacort
Increased appetite, Weight gain, Abdominal pain, Mood changes, Cushingoid syndrome, Excessive hair growth on face, Central obesity, Polyuria, Constipation, Irritability, Fever, Back pain, Erythema (skin redness), Rash, Nausea, Nosebleeds, Stretch marks
Available Medicine for Deflazacort
DefcortMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹18 to ₹4209 variant(s)
DefzaWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹10 to ₹3716 variant(s)
CortimaxZuventus Healthcare Ltd
₹15 to ₹3879 variant(s)
Mahacort DZMankind Pharma Ltd
₹9 to ₹1605 variant(s)
EnzocortAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹19 to ₹43110 variant(s)
DezacorAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹30 to ₹3707 variant(s)
OrthocortMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹150 to ₹2885 variant(s)
DefnaloneLupin Ltd
₹19 to ₹2806 variant(s)
EticortFranco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹82 to ₹2353 variant(s)
DFZIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹15 to ₹4127 variant(s)
Expert advice for Deflazacort
- Deflazacort helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Deflazacort 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 Deflazacort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Deflazacort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.