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Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. It contains Deflazacort, which inhibits the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhea and fast heartbeats. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is used to treat autoimmune conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn't work normally and is unable to distinguish between foreign cells and native cells.
Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation and autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines, which are responsible for inflammation.
Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, skin rashes, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea, and fast heartbeats. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Before starting Cozadef 6 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor that you are allergic or hypersensitive to Cozadef 6 mg Tablet . Extra care is needed when a patient has an existing infection being treated (systemic infection) or has recently received live virus vaccines. A doctor's consultation is required as Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy.
Uses of Cozadef 6 mg Tablet
Cozadef 6 mg Tablet used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The detailed uses of Cozadef 6 mg Tablet are as follows:
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Alcohol
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The effect of taking both alcohol and Cozadef 6 mg Tablet may lead to bleeding and ulcers in the stomach. A doctor's consultation is recommended.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Not recommended in pregnant females. Cozadef 6 mg Tablet crosses the placenta and increases the risk of fetal and neonatal damage.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
No adverse effect is reported, yet it is advised to have a doctor's consultation for breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
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A patient may experience muscle weakness/feel tired. Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while using this drug.
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If you've ever had hepatitis B or if you are a carrier of hepatitis B, using Cozadef 6 mg Tablet can cause this virus to become active or get worse. You may need frequent liver function tests. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Cozadef 6 mg Tablet .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Before using Cozadef 6 mg Tablet , it is recommended to have a doctor's consultation. It may affect the kidneys in a few cases.
Children
Unsafe
Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years of age. Children between 5-10 years of age should consult a doctor before using Cozadef 6 mg Tablet .
Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It may also be used to treat allergic and inflammatory disorders.
Not recommended for mild allergies. Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is recommended only after consulting a doctor, as it is a strong medicine that produces considerable side effects, and is used only in moderate to severe cases.
It is not recommended to take Cozadef 6 mg Tablet with alcohol as it may cause stomach bleeding.
No, it is not recommended to be used in seasonal allergy or mild cases. Only on a doctor's consultation, Cozadef 6 mg Tablet may be used in extreme cases of seasonal allergy.
You should not use Cozadef 6 mg Tablet if you have taken live vaccines of mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, yellow fever, typhoid, nasal flu (influenza), varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles). Do not take Cozadef 6 mg Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.
Yes, Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is a steroid medication. It's a corticosteroid, also known as a glucocorticoid.
Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is less potent than Prednisone and is usually administered proportionately in higher doses.
No, Cozadef 6 mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It is a steroid medication.
Yes, it can be used to treat kidney stones.
Swallow it whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the course. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.
It may be unsafe for some to use. So please inform your doctor about your medical conditions and medications. Your doctor will decide whether it is suitable for you or not.
Yes, it is safe to use Cozadef 6 mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Inadequate data available on the use of this drug in pregnant women to inform a drug-related risk. So, it should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
Common side effects of Cozadef 6 mg Tablet may include nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Cozadef 6 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Please keep it away from pets and children.
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