Uses, Side Effects, Price of EXMOCORT 6 Tablet 10's

EXMOCORT 6 TABLET contains Deflazacort which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulator Drugs. It is used to treat inflammation in asthma (inflamed airways), arthritis (pain and inflammation in the joints) and allergies.

EXMOCORT 6 TABLET is also used in treatment of problems with your skin, kidney, heart, digestive system, eyes or blood and where your body has growths (tumours). It also used to prevent rejection after organ transplant operations.

EXMOCORT 6 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who have any untreated systemic infection and had any vaccinations with live viruses.

Before taking EXMOCORT 6 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, problems in liver, kidney or heart, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health problems, osteoporosis, glaucoma, oesophagitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or peptic ulcer and pheochromocytoma.

USES OF EXMOCORT 6 TABLET:

• Treats inflammation including asthma, arthritis and allergies.
• Treats skin, heart, kidney, eyes, digestive system or blood problems.
• Treats tumour problems.
• Suppress the immune system in transplant operations.

HOW EXMOCORT 6 TABLET WORKS:

EXMOCORT 6 TABLET works by preventing the release of certain chemicals involved in the immune and allergic reactions, that result in inflammation. This type of action can reduce inflammation in a particular area, control various diseases characterised by excessive inflammation and treats autoimmune disease conditions where immune system attacks the body tissues. It also supresses white blood cells along with immune system to prevent the body from attacking foreign tissue in organ transplantation.

SIDE EFFECTS OF EXMOCORT 6 TABLET:

RARE

• Bleeding under the skin, redness.
• General muscle weakness or tiredness.

Stop taking EXMOCORT 6 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Signs of allergic reaction (swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing along with itchy, lumpy rash or nettle rash).
• Signs of stomach ulcer (black tarry stools or notice fresh or clotted blood in the stool or dark bits that look like coffee grounds in your vomit).
• Signs of pancreatitis (severe stomach pain which may reach through to your back).
• Feeling depressed, including suicidal thoughts.
• Feeling anxious or high, having problems sleeping, difficulty in thinking or confusion and memory loss.
• Feeling, seeing or hearing things which do not exist.
• Signs of pheochromocytoma crisis (awareness of your heartbeat, increase in heart rate (palpitations), excessive sweating, high blood pressure, severe headaches or feeling shaky).
• Signs of tumour lysis syndrome (changes in blood tests such as increased levels of uric acid, potassium or phosphorus and decreased level of calcium may result in muscle cramping, muscle weakness, confusion, visual loss or disturbances, shortness of breath, seizures, irregular heartbeat or reduced amount or darkening of urine).

FAQs:

Q1 What is EXMOCORT 6 TABLET used for? EXMOCORT 6 TABLET is used to treat inflammation including asthma, arthritis, allergies and problems in skin, heart, kidney, eyes, digestive system or blood. It is also used in certain type of cancer treatment and to suppress the immune system after transplant operations to prevent organ rejection.

Q2 Does EXMOCORT 6 TABLET increase blood sugar? Yes, you might experience increased thirst and needing to pass water more often than usual which could be signs of diabetes. If you are already diabetic, your doctor may prescribe more of your diabetes medicine to balance the effects of EXMOCORT 6 TABLET. Always consult your doctor for advice before taking EXMOCORT 6 TABLET.

Q3 What are the side effects of EXMOCORT 6 TABLET? EXMOCORT 6 TABLET can cause common side effects such as excessive facial hair, increased weight, puffy face appearance, skin redness, abdominal pain, constipation, irritability, abnormal behaviour, fever, back pain, bruise, nausea and nosebleeds. If any of these side effects get worsen, consult your doctor immediately.