Asticort
Composition for Asticort Products
Asticort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, CancerProducts for Asticort
Asticort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹84.38
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About Asticort Products
Uses of Asticort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Asticort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Asticort are Increased appetite, Weight gain, Abdominal pain, Mood changes, Cushingoid syndrome, Excessive hair growth on face, Central obesity, Polyuria, Constipation, Irritability, Fever, Back pain, Erythema (skin redness), Rash, Nausea, Nosebleeds, Stretch marks.
How Asticort Products work
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
In Depth Information for Asticort Products
- Asticort 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.
- Asticort 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 Asticort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Asticort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Patient Concerns about Asticort Products
Frequently asked questions about Asticort Products
Q. Is Asticort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Asticort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Asticort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Asticort 6mg Tablet used for?
Asticort 6mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
Q. How does Asticort 6mg Tablet work?
Asticort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Asticort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Asticort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Asticort 6mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Asticort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Asticort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Asticort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Asticort 6mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.