Deflaxen 24 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Deflazacort
Company Everest pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Deflaxen 6 mg tablet Deflaxen 6 mg suspension

Title

  • Deflaxen Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Health & Wellness
  • Pharmaceuticals

Description

Deflaxen Tablet is a glucocorticoid that provides anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive actions. It is indicated for various conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ulcerative colitis, nephrotic syndrome, and more.

Color Options

  • White

Dosage Form

  • Tablet

Packaging

  • Blister Pack
  • Bottle

Dimensions

2.5cm x 1cm x 0.5cm

Weight

5 grams

Active Ingredient

  • Deflazacort

Pharmacological Action

  • Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 enzyme
  • Decreased release of immune system chemicals

Recommended Dosage for Adults

  • 3-120 mg/day for acute disorders
  • 3-18 mg/day for maintenance in most conditions

Recommended Dosage for Children

  • 0.25-1.5 mg/kg/day
  • Juvenile chronic arthritis: 0.25-1.0 mg/kg/day
  • Nephrotic syndrome: 1.5 mg/kg/day

Interaction with Other Drugs

  • Metabolized in the liver
  • Maintenance dose adjustment with liver enzyme inducers or inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
  • Patients receiving live virus immunization

Common Side Effects

  • GI disturbances
  • Musculoskeletal issues
  • Endocrine disturbances
  • Neuropsychiatric effects
  • Ophthalmic issues
  • Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
  • Susceptibility to infection

Pregnancy & Lactation Considerations

  • Crosses placenta
  • Potential risk of intrauterine growth retardation
  • Excreted in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in cardiac disease or congestive heart failure
  • Special monitoring for various clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, renal insufficiency, emotional instability, liver failure, hypothyroidism, and more

Special Population Considerations

  • Hepatic Impairment - monitoring and adjustment of dose required
  • Renal Impairment - standard precautions
  • Elderly - more serious consequences possible

Therapeutic Class

  • Glucocorticoids

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 25°C
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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