Asteride
Asteride Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Asteride Products
Uses of Asteride Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Asteride Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Asteride are 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.
How Asteride Products work
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).
Patient Concerns about Asteride Products
Frequently asked questions about Asteride Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Asteride 120mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Asteride 120mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Asteride 120mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Asteride 120mg Tablet used for?
Asteride 120mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
Q. How does Asteride 120mg Tablet work?
Asteride 120mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Asteride 120mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Asteride 120mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Asteride 120mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Asteride 120mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Asteride 120mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Asteride 120mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Asteride 120mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Asteride
Asteride 120mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹50.36
Asteride 6 Tablet
strip of 6 tablets
MRP
₹80.85
Not Available
Asteride 30mg Tablet
strip of 6 tablets
MRP
₹385
Not Available