Stefcort
Stefcort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Stefcort Products
Uses of Stefcort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Stefcort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Stefcort 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 Stefcort 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 Stefcort Products
Frequently asked questions about Stefcort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Stefcort 30mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Stefcort 30mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Stefcort 30mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Stefcort 30mg Tablet used for?
Stefcort 30mg 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 Stefcort 30mg Tablet work?
Stefcort 30mg 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 Stefcort 30mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Stefcort 30mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Stefcort 30mg 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 Stefcort 30mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Stefcort 30mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Stefcort 30mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Stefcort 30mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Stefcort
Stefcort 30mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹295
Not Available
Stefcort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹90
Not Available