Description
EMFLACORT-6 (Deflazacort)
Uses and Details
Uses:
- Deflazacort is used to treat:
- Inflammatory conditions (like arthritis or asthma)
- Autoimmune disorders (where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues)
- Certain types of cancer (to control inflammation and immune system activity)
How It Works:
- Deflazacort is a corticosteroid that boosts glucocorticoid levels in the body. It helps by:
- Reducing the production of substances that lead to inflammation
- Suppressing the immune system to prevent it from attacking the body (useful in autoimmune diseases or after organ transplants)
- Managing immune responses in cancer
Common Side Effects:
While taking Deflazacort, some people may experience:
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Stomach pain
- Mood swings
- Cushingoid syndrome (round face, fat accumulation)
- Excess facial hair growth
- Central obesity (weight gain around the abdomen)
- Frequent urination
- Constipation
- Irritability
- Fever
- Back pain
- Skin redness (erythema)
- Rash
- Nausea
- Nosebleeds
- Stretch marks
Consult with a healthcare professional for specific concerns or potential side effects.
