Deflaza 30 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 32.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 320.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 320.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Deflazacort |
| Company | Unimed unihealth pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Deflaza
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Deflaza is indicated in various conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ulcerative colitis, leukemia, autoimmune disorders, nephrotic syndrome, and more.
DosageAndAdministration
- Adults may require up to 120 mg/day initially for acute disorders
- Maintenance doses for most conditions range from 3-18 mg/day
- Children's doses usually range from 0.25-1.5 mg/kg/day
Pharmacology
- Provides anti-inflammatory action by inhibiting Phospholipase A2 enzyme responsible for prostaglandin synthesis
- Decreases release of certain immune system chemicals
Interactions
- Metabolized in the liver
- Maintenance dose may need adjustment if co-administered with liver enzyme inducers or inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its ingredients
- Not recommended for patients receiving live virus immunization
SideEffects
- GI disturbances
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Endocrine disruptions
- Neuropsychiatric effects
- Ophthalmic concerns
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Impaired healing
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin issues like atrophy, striae, and acne
PregnancyAndLactation
- Crosses placenta, may increase risk of intrauterine growth retardation
- Corticosteroids excreted in breast milk, higher doses might cause systemic effects in infants
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- Caution in cardiac disease, congestive heart failure, and hypertension
- Special precautions for patients with gastritis, oesophagitis, diverticulitis, or active peptic ulcers
- Monitoring necessary in patients with diabetes, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, and renal insufficiency
UseInSpecialPopulations
- Hepatic impairment may increase blood levels
- No special precautions for renally impaired or elderly patients receiving glucocorticoid therapy
TherapeuticClass
- Glucocorticoids
StorageConditions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture