Uses, Side Effects, Price of DEFAC Suspension 30ml

DEFAC SUSPENSION contains Deflazacort which belongs to the group of medicines called Glucocorticoids. It is used in the treatment of severe asthma, rheumatoid arthritis (pain and inflammation in the joints), juvenile chronic arthritis (arthritis in children below 16 years of age) and genetic disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (progressive muscular weakness).

DEFAC SUSPENSION can also be used to treat certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, sarcoidosis and prevents organ rejection after transplantation.

DEFAC SUSPENSION is not recommended for use in patients having an infection and not taking antibiotics for it or receiving live virus vaccinations. Your doctor might ask you to undergo certain diagnostic tests before starting the treatment with DEFAC SUSPENSION.

Before taking DEFAC SUSPENSION inform your doctor if you have heart, lung, liver or kidney diseases, high blood pressure, blood clots, ulcerative colitis, diabetes, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, epilepsy or underactive thyroid gland.

USES OF DEFAC Suspension 30ml

• Severe asthma
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Juvenile chronic arthritis
• Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• Autoimmune diseases (such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia rheumatica, sarcoidosis)

SIDE EFFECTS OF DEFAC Suspension 30ml

Most face results no longer require any clinical interest and disappear as your frame adjusts to the medicine. Consult your physician in the event that they persist or if you’re involved approximately them

• Throat irritation
• Hirsutism (excessive hair growth on face, chest and back like males)
• Weight gain
• Increased hunger
• Headache
• Excess urination
• Runny nose

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1. Why is DEFAC SUSPENSION prescribed? DEFAC SUSPENSION is used in the treatment of severe asthma, rheumatoid arthritis (pain and inflammation in the joints), juvenile chronic arthritis (arthritis in children below 16 years of age) and genetic disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy (progressive muscular weakness). DEFAC SUSPENSION can also be used to treat certain autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus, polymyalgia and prevents rejection of organ after transplantation.

Q2. Can I stop taking DEFAC SUSPENSION if I start to feel better? It is very important to keep taking DEFAC SUSPENSION till the time your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not stop taking it on your own even if your symptoms resolve and you feel better as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Consult with your doctor if you wish to discontinue taking DEFAC SUSPENSION.

Q3. Is DEFAC SUSPENSION a steroid? Yes, DEFAC SUSPENSION is a steroid which helps in treating pain and inflammation by exerting its anti-inflammatory effects where it blocks the inflammation causing agents. It also has an immunosuppressing property (reduces the body’s natural immunity that fight against foreign cells) which helps in prevention from rejection of organ transplants.