Signcort
Signcort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Signcort Products
Uses of Signcort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Signcort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Signcort 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 Signcort 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 Signcort Products
Frequently asked questions about Signcort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. What do I need to know about Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension and my child’s immunizations?
For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension.
Q. How can I store Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension at home?
Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension to my child?
Ans: Prolonged intake of Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Signcort 6mg Oral Suspension.