A disease state referred to as autoimmune illness results when the immune system fails and cannot differentiate between native and foreign cells. This disease makes the immune system start attacking healthy cells and organs, leading to diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The immunosuppressive drug Deflazacort Tablets 12mg acts by binding itself to immune system cells and inhibiting the receptors that induce the cells to behave abnormally or cause adverse effects.
The majority of Deflazacort Tablets 12mg side effects go away on their own and don’t need to be treated by a doctor. However, if the adverse effects worsen or persist for a lengthy period, call your doctor. Don’t stop taking deflazacort without first talking to your doctor.
How it works
By binding to immune cells, Deflazacort Tablets 12mg inhibits inflammation and autoimmune illnesses caused by the release of chemicals known as cytokines, which are the cause of inflammation. Therefore, Deflazacort Tablets 12mg are helpful in autoimmune illnesses and inflammation that damage different organs, particularly joints in psoriasis, arthritis, and skin conditions. Deflazacort Tablets 12mg treat muscle diseases such Duchenne muscular dystrophy and enable organ donation.
Benefits
- Help in Inflammatory conditions
- Use in Autoimmune conditions
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Uveitis
Side Effects
There are common side effects which doesn’t require any medical assistance, still if you feel any symptoms for a longer time, you can contact your healthcare provider
Some of the symptoms are:
- Urge to urinate
- Cough
- Obesity
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Increased appetite
- Cushing syndrome
How to Use
As prescribed by your doctor, without breaking and crushing, swallow whole. And try to take a fixed timing with or without food.
Storage
Keep in a cool temperature
Interactions
Interaction with Diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Heart Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Depression
- Mental Distress
- Kidney and Liver
Interaction with Medicines
- Desmopressin
- Adalimumab
- Dabrafenib
- Carbamazepine
- Nafcillin
- Itraconazole
- Nevirapine
- Gemifloxacin
- Rifampicin
- Fosamprenavir
Interaction with Food
It interacts with Grapefruit
Interaction with Beverages
- Avoid Alcohol
- Grape juice
Lifestyle
The patient must practice extra hygiene and avoid persons or places that are thought to be a source of infection. As a result, appropriate attention is required.
Habit Forming
No
Class of this Drug
Anti-Inflammatory
FAQs
Q1. What type of medication is this and for what use?
Ans. It is typically a steroid and anti-inflammatory medication that inhibits the immune system and lowers inflammation.
Q2. Sudden stop of this drug will give any side effects?
Ans. It can cause withdrawal symptoms like mood swings, body pain, and nausea.
Q3. Using Deflazacort for long-term can cause habit-forming?
Ans. It doesn’t form a habit if you take this medicine for the long term, just make sure it has a potential side effect that must be monitored.
Q4. Where can I store Deflazacort?
Ans. You can store Deflazacort in a room temperature.
Q5. Will Deflazacot affect your immunity?
Ans. Always eat healthy food so your immunity will boost, because while on this medication, it will affect your immunity.
