Flacort 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Deflazacort |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Flacort
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Flacort is indicated in the treatment of various conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, nephrotic syndrome, leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Crohn's disease, uveitis, etc.
- Deflazacort provides anti-inflammatory action by inhibiting Phospholipase A2 enzyme and decreasing the release of certain chemicals in the immune system.
Color options
- N/A
Dimensions
- N/A
Functions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Immunosuppressive
Materials
- N/A
Technical specifications
- Metabolized in the liver
- Blood levels may be increased in hepatic impairment
- Excreted in breast milk
Design elements
- N/A
Usability features
- Doses for adults can range up to 120mg/day for acute disorders
- Maintenance doses for adults are within the range of 3-18 mg/day
- Children's doses usually lie in the range of 0.25-1.5 mg/kg/day
- Alternate day administration may be appropriate for children
Indications and usage
- Used for anaphylaxis, asthma, severe hypersensitivity reactions, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, connective tissue diseases, nephrotic syndrome, leukaemia, lymphoma, Crohn's disease, uveitis, autoimmune haemolytic anaemia, transplantation immunosuppression, etc.
Mode of action
- Inhibits Phospholipase A2 enzyme for anti-inflammatory action
- Decreases release of certain chemicals for immunosuppressive action
Dosage and administration
- Adult dosages vary based on the condition and may range from 3-120mg/day
- Children's doses range from 0.25-1.5 mg/kg/day
- Dosage reduction should be gradual for patients on prolonged corticosteroid treatment
Interactions
- Metabolized in the liver
- Maintenance dose may need adjustment when co-administered with liver enzyme inducers or inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the product or any of its ingredients
- Patients receiving live virus immunization
Side effects
- GI disturbances
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Endocrine disruptions
- Neuropsychiatric effects
- Ophthalmic complications
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Susceptibility to infections
- Skin atrophy
- Impaired healing
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Thromboembolism
Pregnancy and lactation
- Potential risk of intrauterine growth retardation if used for prolonged periods during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk, higher doses may cause adrenal suppression in infants
Precautions and warnings
- Caution advised for patients with cardiac disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, gastritis, oesophagitis, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, renal insufficiency, emotional instability, psychotic tendency, epilepsy, liver failure, hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, and ocular herpes simplex
Special populations
- In patients with hepatic impairment, blood levels may be increased
- No special precautions for patients with renal impairment or the elderly
Drug class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool (below 25°C) and dry place
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children