Description
Defcort 6 Tablet contains Deflazacort 6 mg, a corticosteroid used to treat a variety of inflammatory, autoimmune, and muscle disorders.
Uses / Indications
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Inflammatory conditions: Arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis), asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, uveitis, allergies, and other severe inflammation.
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Autoimmune diseases: Psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, lupus, and other immune-related conditions.
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Muscular disorders: Especially Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in children and adults.
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Severe allergic reactions and flare-ups of chronic diseases needing steroid therapy.
How it Works / Key Benefits
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Glucocorticoid action: Deflazacort inhibits the release of substances causing inflammation and alters immune system activity, providing relief from swelling, redness, and pain.
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In DMD, it slows muscle degeneration, preserves strength and cardiac function, and delays progression of disability.
Dosage & Administration
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Usual dose: Once daily (with food to avoid stomach upset), as prescribed.
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Duration and dose: Individualized to each patient’s needs and gradually tapered to avoid adrenal suppression.
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Do not stop suddenly—must be reduced slowly under medical supervision.
Safety & Side Effects
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Common: Increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urination, Cushingoid appearance, cough, upper respiratory infections, abnormal hair growth, nasopharyngitis.
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Long-term/serious: High blood sugar (caution with diabetes), immune suppression (higher infection risk), mood changes, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, impaired wound healing, adrenal suppression.
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May mask signs of infection; report fever or new symptoms quickly.
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Use with caution in people with diabetes, infections, TB, glaucoma, hypertension, or psychiatric history.
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Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding without medical advice.
Important Tips
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Take with food for less stomach upset; avoid abrupt discontinuation.
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Some sources advise caution with a raw salad/vegetable-only diet during therapy.
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Not for use more often or longer than prescribed; regular follow-up and lab checks required.
Defcort 6 is effective and well-tolerated for steroid-responsive inflammatory, autoimmune, and muscle diseases but requires specialist supervision for safest long-term use.
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