Deflazit 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Deflazacort |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Deflazit
Categories
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Immunosuppressant
- Glucocorticoid
Description
- Provides anti-inflammatory action
- Inhibits Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Decreases release of certain chemicals in the immune system
Dimensions
- N/A
Color options
- N/A
Functions
- Treatment of anaphylaxis
- Management of asthma
- Relief of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
- Control of systemic lupus erythematosus
- Management of dermatomyositis
- Treatment of nephrotic syndrome
- Immune suppression in transplantation
Materials
- N/A
Technical specifications
- Metabolized in the liver
- Recommended maintenance dose adjustments for liver enzyme inducers and inhibitors
Design elements
- N/A
Usability features
- Dosage and administration instructions for adults and children
Interaction
- Metabolized in the liver
- Recommended maintenance dose adjustments for liver enzyme inducers and inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Patients receiving live virus immunization
Side effects
- GI disturbances
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Endocrine disturbances
- Neuropsychiatric symptoms
- Ophthalmic complications
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Increased susceptibility to infection
- Impaired healing
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin atrophy
- Striae
- Telangiectasia
- Acne
- Myocardial rupture risk after recent MI
- Thromboembolism risk
Pregnancy and lactation
- Crosses placenta
- May increase risk of intrauterine growth retardation
- Excreted in breast milk
- Higher doses may cause adrenal suppression in infants
Precautions and warnings
- Special caution required for various clinical conditions
- Frequent patient monitoring necessary
- Salt and water retention potential
- Increased excretion of potassium
- Potential need for dietary salt restriction and potassium supplementation
Special populations
- Hepatic impairment - careful monitoring and adjustment of dose required
- Renal impairment - no special precautions necessary
- Elderly - no special precautions necessary
Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage conditions
- Store below 25°C
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children