Stecort
Stecort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Stecort Products
Uses of Stecort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Stecort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Stecort 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 Stecort 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 Stecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Stecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Stecort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Stecort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Stecort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Stecort 6mg Tablet used for?
Stecort 6mg 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 Stecort 6mg Tablet work?
Stecort 6mg 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 Stecort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Stecort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Stecort 6mg 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 Stecort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Stecort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Stecort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Stecort 6mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Stecort
Stecort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹90
Not Available
Stecort 30mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹325
Not Available
Stecort 12mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹155
Not Available