Avocort
Composition for Avocort Products
Avocort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, CancerProducts for Avocort
Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension
bottle of 60 ml Oral Suspension
MRP₹60.94
Not Available
Avocort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹83.44
Not Available
Substitute brands for Avocort
About Avocort Products
Uses of Avocort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Avocort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Avocort 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 Avocort 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 Avocort Products
- Avocort 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.
- Avocort 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 Avocort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Avocort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Patient Concerns about Avocort Products
Frequently asked questions about Avocort Products
Q. Is Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension 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 Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension 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. Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension 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 Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension 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 Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension to my child?
Prolonged intake of Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Avocort 6mg Oral Suspension.