Vcort
Vcort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Vcort Products
Uses of Vcort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Vcort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vcort 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 Vcort 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 Vcort Products
Frequently asked questions about Vcort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Vcort 30 Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Vcort 30 Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Vcort 30 Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Vcort 30 Tablet used for?
Vcort 30 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 Vcort 30 Tablet work?
Vcort 30 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 Vcort 30 Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Vcort 30 Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Vcort 30 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 Vcort 30 Tablet a painkiller?
No, Vcort 30 Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Vcort 30 Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Vcort 30 Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Products for Vcort
Vcort 30 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹315
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Vcort 6 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹98
Not Available