Deflazacort Tablet Uses

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Deflazacort (trade name Calcort among others) is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent. It was patented in 1965 and approved for medical use in 1985.[1] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Pharmacology 3.1 Mechanism of action 3.2 Relative potency 4 History 5 References 6 External links ...

My doctor prescribed Defza 6mg twice daily for 15 days. What is the primary use of it? ## Hi, Kumar! Defza contains the active ingredient Deflazacort, which is a steroid class medication that's used as an anti-inflammatory and an immune suppressant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and fluid retention. ## My son's doctor has prescribed defza 6 mg. He asked him to take 1 in the morning and 1 at night for one week and the next week to only take 1 in the morning. How safe is defza 6 mg for my 13 year old son for his eczema disease? Please let me know.

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Is it a steroid?is it a pain killer ## Enzocort is listed as containing Deflazacort, which is a steroid class medication used to treat swelling, allergic reactions and immune disorders. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and fluid retention. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## What are the uses & side effects of tab enzocort 30mg? ## enzocort deflazacort 6 mg tablet -- what is the ideal dosage? 1 tab a day for 20 days or 2 tabs a day for 10 days ## thanx for your kind & late reply ## how beneficial is enzocort for ankylosing spondylitis? ## what is the alternative for enzocort tab 6mg in UAE ## what is the safer doaseges of enzocort 6 fo age of 16 year old weight 55 kg girl ## my daughter is 11 year old .she suffering from child ezima . doct...

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Deflazacort

Deflazacort (trade name Calcort among others) is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent. It was patented in 1965 and approved for medical use in 1985.[1] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Pharmacology 3.1 Mechanism of action 3.2 Relative potency 4 History 5 References 6 External links ...