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About Defshield Tablet
Defshield 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.
Defshield 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 Defshield Tablet , please inform your doctor that you are allergic or hypersensitive to Defshield 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 Defshield Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy.
Uses of Defshield Tablet
Defshield Tablet used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The detailed uses of Defshield Tablet are as follows:
- Treatment of DMD: Defshield Tablet used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy by slowing muscle degeneration, preserving strength, and improving mobility.
- Anti-Inflammatory Treatment: Defshield Tablet helps reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis.
- Autoimmune Disorders Management: Defshield Tablet helps to manage autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis by suppressing the immune response.
- Relief from Allergic Reactions: Defshield Tablet provides relief from symptoms of allergic reactions, such as allergic rhinitis, by reducing inflammation and immune response.
- Managing Respiratory Conditions: Defshield Tablet is also involved in managing respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD by reducing airway inflammation.
- Skin Disorders Treatment: Defshield Tablet treats skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis by reducing inflammatory responses.
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Directions for Use
- Defshield Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- It is usually taken once daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Defshield Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush or chew this medication.
- If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break it in half and take both halves separately.
Key Benefits
- Defshield Tablet is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
- It is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies.
- It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing the immune system's response to prevent self-damage (autoimmune reactions that occur in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer).
- Defshield Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells, slowing their activity and decreasing the damaging effects they cause in the body.
- Defshield Tablet makes organ transplantation possible and treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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- Eat a balanced diet containing enough proteins, fibre, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits.
- Get quality sleep for about 7-9 hours.
- Try to manage stress with meditation or yoga.
- Drink enough water.
- Exercise regularly as it helps regulate appetite.
- Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
- Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
- Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
- Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
- Drink six to eight glasses of water per day to be healthy.
- Healthy urinary habits can help minimize pollakiuria (frequent urinating).
- Avoid liquids containing caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and soda, as they might cause bladder discomfort.
- Add bladder-friendly foods such as omega-3 fatty acids, blueberries, and cranberries.
- Inform your doctor about the common cold symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
- Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
- Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as warm water or soup, to help thin out mucus.
- Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
- Regular cleansing will help get rid of dead skin cells and stop ingrown hairs.
- Keep your hormones in balance by managing your stress, eating well and exercising regularly.
- Shaving, waxing, and bleaching are ways to get rid of extra hair.
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Drug Warnings
- Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney and liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Defshield Tablet .
- This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women.
- Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Defshield Tablet .
- Before taking Defshield Tablet and for at least 4-6 weeks, do not take any live vaccine, as it may cause severe allergic reactions.
- Do not quit taking deflazacort without consulting your physician. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, stomach upset, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss may occur when the medication is stopped suddenly.
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Defshield Tablet and Desmopressin may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).
How to manage the interaction:
Although co- administration of Daflazacort with Desmopression can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken in case a doctor advices you. You should seek medical attention if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty in concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, or sudden weight gain. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking thalidomide together with Defshield Tablet may increase the risk of blood clots and other complications.
How to manage the interaction:
Although taking thalidomide and Defshield Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Gemifloxacin can cause tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injury to the soft tissue that connect muscle to bone), and the risk may be increased when combined with other drugs such as Defshield Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemifloxacin can be taken with Defshield Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling at the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid exercise or use of the affected area until further instruction from your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Coadministration of Nelfinavir with Defshield Tablet can increase the levels of Defshield Tablet in the body.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nelfinavir with Defshield Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, mood swings, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and increased body fat, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Nefazodone with Defshield Tablet can increase the levels of Defshield Tablet in the body.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nefazodone with Defshield Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, mood swings, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Verapamil with Defshield Tablet can increase the levels of Defshield Tablet in the body. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Verapamil with Defshield Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like swelling, weight gain, electrolyte abnormalities, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, mood swings, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, glaucoma, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist. contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Sparfloxacin can cause tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injury to the soft tissue that connect muscle to bone), and the risk may be increased when combined with other drugs such as Defshield Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Sparfloxacin can be taken with Defshield Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling at the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid exercise or use of the affected area until further instruction from your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Co- administration of Dabrafenib with Defshield Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of Defshield Tablet, which may make the medication less effective in treating the condition.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Dabrafenib and Defshield Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Coadministration of Boceprevir with Defshield Tablet can increase the levels of Defshield Tablet in the body. This increases the risk of side effects.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Boceprevir with Defshield Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, chest pain, or tightness, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Fosphenytoin with Defshield Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of Defshield Tablet, which may make the medication less effective in treating the condition.
How to manage the interaction:
Although using Fosphenytoin and Defshield Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit
How to manage the interaction:
Consuming grapefruit juice while on Defshield Tablet therapy may elevate Defshield Tablet levels in the bloodstream. Avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- A patient needs to take extra care of their hygiene and stay away from places or people believed to be a cause of infection, as this drug affects the immune system. Therefore, proper care is necessary.
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle by practising meditation and Yoga.
- Eat fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables and dry fruits, etc.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
The effect of taking both alcohol and Defshield Tablet may lead to bleeding and ulcers in the stomach. A doctor's consultation is recommended.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Not recommended in pregnant females. Defshield 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
Safe if prescribed
A patient may experience muscle weakness/feel tired. Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while using this drug.
Liver
Consult your doctor
If you've ever had hepatitis B or if you are a carrier of hepatitis B, using Defshield 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 Defshield Tablet .
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Before using Defshield Tablet , it is recommended to have a doctor's consultation. It may affect the kidneys in a few cases.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Defshield Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years of age. Children between 5-10 years of age should consult a doctor before using Defshield Tablet .
Heart
Defshield Tablet can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Defshield Tablet should be avoided in geriatric patients, as it can cause adverse effects like stroke, falls, or death in some patients.
FAQs
Defshield Tablet is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It may also be used to treat allergic and inflammatory disorders.
Not recommended for mild allergies. Defshield 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 Defshield 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, Defshield Tablet may be used in extreme cases of seasonal allergy.
You should not use Defshield 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 Defshield Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.
Yes, Defshield Tablet is a steroid medication. It's a corticosteroid, also known as a glucocorticoid.
Defshield Tablet is less potent than Prednisone and is usually administered proportionately in higher doses.
No, Defshield 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 Defshield 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 Defshield Tablet may include nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Defshield 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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