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Atycort
Composition for Atycort Products
Atycort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, CancerAbout Atycort Products
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Uses of Atycort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Atycort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Atycort 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 Atycort 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 Atycort Products
- Atycort 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.
- Atycort 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 Atycort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Atycort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Patient Concerns about Atycort Products
Frequently asked questions about Atycort Products
Frequently asked questions about Atycort Products
Q. Is Atycort 30mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Atycort 30mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Atycort 30mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Atycort 30mg Tablet to my child?
Avoid giving Atycort 30mg Tablet to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Atycort 30mg Tablet should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. What do I need to know about Atycort 30mg Tablet and my child’s immunizations?
For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Atycort 30mg Tablet. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Atycort 30mg Tablet.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Atycort 30mg Tablet to my child?
Prolonged intake of Atycort 30mg Tablet can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Atycort 30mg Tablet.