Esticort
Esticort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Esticort Products
Uses of Esticort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Esticort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Esticort 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 Esticort 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 Esticort Products
Frequently asked questions about Esticort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Esticort Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Esticort Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Esticort Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Esticort Tablet used for?
Esticort 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 Esticort Tablet work?
Esticort 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 Esticort Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Esticort Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Esticort 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 Esticort Tablet a painkiller?
No, Esticort Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Esticort Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Esticort Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Esticort
Esticort Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹88