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Dezert 6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. It contains Deflazacort, which binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation and autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. It makes organ transplantation possible and treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Some people may experience side effects such as nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea 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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About Dezert 6 mg Tablet
Dezert 6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchene 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. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells and organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Dezert 6 mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the receptors that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. Dezert 6 mg Tablet 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. Thus, Dezert 6 mg Tablet is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that cause harm to various organs, especially in joints with arthritis and the skin in psoriasis. Dezert 6 mg Tablet makes organ transplantation possible and treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Dezert 6 mg Tablet is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Dezert 6 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food and swallowed whole with a water glass. Do not crush, chew or break it. The liquid form of Dezert 6 mg Tablet can be taken as directed by your doctor, using a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Dezert 6 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headaches, dizziness, skin rashes, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea, and fast heartbeats. Most of the side effects of Dezert 6 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and usually resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 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.
Before starting Dezert 6 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor that you are allergic or hypersensitive to Dezert 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 Dezert 6 mg Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy.
Uses of Dezert 6 mg Tablet
Dezert 6 mg Tablet used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The detailed uses of Dezert 6 mg Tablet are as follows:
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Directions for Use
• Dezert 6 mg 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 Dezert 6 mg 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.
Medicinal Benefits
Dezert 6 mg Tablet is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Dezert 6 mg Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells, slows their activity, and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body.
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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 Dezert 6 mg 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 Dezert 6 mg Tablet . Before taking Dezert 6 mg Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.
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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.
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Alcohol
Caution
The effect of taking both alcohol and Dezert 6 mg Tablet may lead to bleeding and ulcers in the stomach. A doctor's consultation is recommended.
Pregnancy
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Not recommended in pregnant females.Dezert 6 mg Tablet crosses the placenta and doses equivalent to >40 mg prednisolone daily increase the risk of fetal and neonatal damage.
Breast Feeding
Caution
No adverse effect is reported yet it is advised to have doctors' consultation by breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
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A patient may experience muscle weakness/feeling tired. Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while using this drug.
Liver
Caution
If you've ever had hepatitis B or if you are a carrier of hepatitis B, using Dezert 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 Dezert 6 mg Tablet .
Kidney
Caution
Before using Dezert 6 mg Tablet by a kidney patient it is recommended to have a doctors consultation. It may affect the kidney in a few cases.
Children
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Dezert 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 Dezert 6 mg Tablet .
Dezert 6 mg Tablet is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy. It may also be used to treat allergic and inflammatory disorders.
Not recommended in mild allergies. Dezert 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 stop by a patient himself/herself, especially by a patient undergoing organ transplantation as it may worsen the situation.
It is not recommended to be taken Dezert 6 mg Tablet with alcohol as it may cause stomach bleeding.
No its is not recommended to be used in seasonal allergy or mild cases. Only on doctors consultation, Dezert 6 mg Tablet may be used in extreme cases of seasonal allergy.
You should not use Dezert 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 Dezert 6 mg Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.
Yes, Dezert 6 mg Tablet is a steroid medication. It's a corticosteroid, also known as a glucocorticoid.
Dezert 6 mg Tablet is less potent than Prednisone and is usually administered proportionately in higher doses.
No, Dezert 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 Dezert 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 Dezert 6 mg Tablet may include nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Dezert 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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