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Defcort (Deflazacort)
Defcort (Deflazacort) Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.Defcort 6 Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness.
Price range: 114.00$ through 333.00$
Defcort 6 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.
Defcort 6 Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.
Defcort 6 Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Defcort Tablet
- Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
- Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
- Treatment of Cancer
Benefits of Defcort Tablet
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Defcort 6 Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling.
In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Defcort 6 Tablet gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.
In Treatment of Cancer
Defcort 6 Tablet helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients.
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Side effects of Defcort Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Defcort
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Cushing syndrome
- Cough
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Abnormal hair growth
- Obesity
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How to use Defcort Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Defcort 6 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Defcort 6 Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Defcort 6 Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
How Defcort Tablet works
Defcort 6 Tablet 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).
| Equivalent Brand | Defcort |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Deflazacort |
| Indication | used in the treatment of severe allergic reactions |
| Strength | 6 mg, 12 mg, 18 mg, 24 mg, 30 mg |
| Manufacturer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging | 10 tablets in 1 strip |
| Pharmaceutical Form | tablets |
| Size | 30 tablets, 60 tablets, 90 tablets |
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