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Dafzon 6mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Dafzon 6mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for treatment of various diseases and conditions such as allergic conditions, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, and skin and eye disorders.
Dafzon 6mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken in an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Taking this medicine can cause few common side effects such as increased appetite, frequent urge to urinate, facial swelling, and abnormal hair growth. If any of these side effects bothers you, let your doctor know.
Dafzon 6mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Dafzon 6mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken in an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Taking this medicine can cause few common side effects such as increased appetite, frequent urge to urinate, facial swelling, and abnormal hair growth. If any of these side effects bothers you, let your doctor know.
Dafzon 6mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses of Dafzon Tablet
Side effects of Dafzon Tablet
Common
- Increased appetite
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Facial swelling
- Abnormal hair growth
- Cushingoid syndrome
- Cough
How to use Dafzon Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dafzon 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Dafzon Tablet works
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
.Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dafzon 6mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dafzon 6mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dafzon 6mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Dafzon 6mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dafzon 6mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dafzon 6mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Dafzon 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dafzon 6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Dafzon 6mg Tablet in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Dafzon 6mg Tablet in these patients.
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Quick Tips
- Dafzon 6mg Tablet helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Dafzon 6mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Dafzon 6mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Dafzon 6mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Dafzon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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SERIOUS
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SERIOUS
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SERIOUS
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SERIOUS
Patient Concerns
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FAQs
Q. Is Dafzon a steroid?
Yes, Dafzon is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.
Q. What is Dafzon used for?
Dafzon has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties and is used for treating many conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and suppress the immune system in transplant patients.
Q. How does Dafzon work?
Dafzon is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. Taking steroids from outside will help in treating many illnesses involving inflammation by reducing the inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attack the body itself and cause damage.
Q. Is Dafzon better than prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Dafzon has a similar potency to prednisone and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition with either of these medicines.
Q. Is Dafzon a painkiller?
Dafzon is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Dafzon with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Dafzon can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
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Syndel Bulding ,Olaria East, Mumbai-400059, Maharashtra, India
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