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Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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.
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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.
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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.
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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.
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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 Defagem Suspension
Side effects of Defagem Suspension
Common
- Increased appetite
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Facial swelling
- Abnormal hair growth
- Cushingoid syndrome
- Cough
How to use Defagem Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Defagem Suspension 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 Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension in these patients.
Limited information is available on the use of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension in these patients.
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Quick Tips
- Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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.
- Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension 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 Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Defagem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
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FAQs
Q. Is Defagem a steroid?
Yes, Defagem is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.
Q. What is Defagem used for?
Defagem 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 Defagem work?
Defagem 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 Defagem better than prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Defagem 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 Defagem a painkiller?
Defagem is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Defagem with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Defagem can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
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References
- Deflazacort. Guildford, Surrey: Sanofi; 1994 [revised 3 May 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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