Defcort 6 mg Tablets

Product name :  Defcort 6 mg Tablets

Generic Name :  Deflazacort

Manufacturer : Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Defcort 6 MG Tablet is a part of aclass of drugs called corticosteroids (steroids). This type of a steroideffectively treats a number of conditions, for instance autoimmune diseaseslike sarcoidosis and autoimmunehepatitis, joint as well as muscle conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, asthmaand some allergies. A few cancers are also treated with Defcort 6 MG Tablet.

The drug restricts the release ofsome chemicals in the body that result in inflammation, thus controlling ortreating the above mentioned health conditions.

when it comes to side effects, the drug can cause excessiveurination, gastric problems, confusion, disturbances in the central as well asnervous system and increases thirst. In most cases the side effects disappearwith time. In case they continue to persist it is best that you seek medicaladvice. If you also experience other side effects after taking the drug, it isadvisable to get in touch with your doctor.

Uses of Defcort Tablet

Defcort 6 mg Tablet is used in the treatmentof severe allergic reactions, allergysymptoms, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disordersand eye disorders.

Defcort Tablet side effects

SideEffects of Defcort are Increased appetite, Frequent urge to urinate, Facialswelling, Abnormal hair growth, Cushingoid syndrome, Cough.

How to use Defcort Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and durationas advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or breakit. Defcort 6 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better totake it at a fixed time.
Avoid Defcort 6 mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

How Defcort Tablet works

Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. Itincreases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing theformation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity tostops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring inorgan transplants or cancer).

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