Defcort Tablet belongs to the class of medication called steroid primarily used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn’t work normally & is unable to distinguish between a foreign cell & a native cell. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells & organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, psoriasis & arthritis, etc.
Defcort Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the switches (receptors) that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. After taking the drug Defcort Tablet binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation & autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Thus, a Defcort Tablet class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Defcort Tablet make organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Defcort Tablet is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Defcort Tablet can be taken with or without food and swallowed whole with a water glass. Do not crush, chew or break it. The liquid form of Defcort Tablet can be taken as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Defcort Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Defcort Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Do not quit taking deflazacort without consulting your physician. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, a disturbed stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss may be caused by stopping the medication suddenly.
Before starting Defcort Tablet , please inform your doctor that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Defcort Tablet Extra care is to be taken when a patient has an already existing infection being treated (systemic infection) or has recently had some live virus vaccines. Doctors’ consultation is required as Defcort Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy.
Medicinal Benefits
Defcort Tablet is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Defcort Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells and slows their activity and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body.
Directions for Use
Tablet: Swallow this tablet whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the course. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.Suspension: Measure the suspension in the measuring cup provided with the pack and consume it in the doses as directed by your doctor.
Side Effects of Defcort Tablet
Most of the side effects of Defcort Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, excessive abdominal fat, runny or stuffy nose, skin redness, irritability, abdominal discomfort or pain, irregular behaviour, fever, back pain, acne, nausea, restlessness, nosebleeds and stretch marks.
Drug Warnings
Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney & liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Defcort Tablet This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Defcort Tablet Before taking Defcort Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.
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 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Defcort Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
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