Defcor
Defcor Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Defcor Products
Uses of Defcor Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Defcor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Defcor 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 Defcor 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 Defcor Products
Frequently asked questions about Defcor Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Defcor 6mg Syrup a steroid?
Yes, Defcor 6mg Syrup is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Defcor 6mg Syrup increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Defcor 6mg Syrup used for?
Defcor 6mg Syrup 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 Defcor 6mg Syrup work?
Defcor 6mg Syrup 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 Defcor 6mg Syrup better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Defcor 6mg Syrup has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Defcor 6mg Syrup is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Defcor 6mg Syrup a painkiller?
No, Defcor 6mg Syrup is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Defcor 6mg Syrup with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Defcor 6mg Syrup can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Defcor
Defcor 6mg Syrup
bottle of 30 ml Syrup
MRP
₹84
Not Available
Defcor 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹120
Not Available