Dezacot 6 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Deflazacort |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Severe hypersensitivity reactions
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Juvenile chronic arthritis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Mixed connective tissue disease
- Polyartritis nodosa
- Sarcoidosis
- Pemphigus
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Pyoderma gangrenosum
- Minimal change nephrotic syndrome
- Acute interstitial nephritis
- Rheumatic carditis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Uveitis
- Optic neuritis
- Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Acute and lymphatic leukaemia
- Malignant lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma
- Immune suppression in transplantation
Pharmacology
- Anti-inflammatory action
- Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
- Prostaglandin synthesis
- Immunosuppressive action
Dosage & Administration
- Dosing range for adults
- Maintenance doses for different conditions
- Dosing range for children
- Deflazacort withdrawal guidance
Interaction
- Metabolism in the liver
- Effects of liver enzyme inducers
- Effects of liver enzyme inhibitors
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to ingredients
- Patients receiving live virus immunization
Side Effects
- GI disturbances
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Endocrine complications
- Neuropsychiatric effects
- Ophthalmic issues
- Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
- Increased susceptibility to infections
- Impaired healing
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Skin atrophy
- Striae
- Telangiectasia
- Acne
- Myocardial rupture following recent MI
- Thromboembolism
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Risk of intrauterine growth retardation
- Corticosteroid excretion in breast milk
- Systemic effects in the infant
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution for cardiac disease or congestive heart failure
- Special precautions for gastritis or oesophagitis
- Cautions for diabetes mellitus or family history
- Cautions for emotional instability or psychotic tendency
- Caution for liver failure
- Potential consequences in old age
Use in Special Populations
- Effect on hepatic impairment
- Effect on renal impairment
- Considerations for renal impaired patients
- Considerations for elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Glucocorticoids
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry storage
- Protection from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children