Uses, Side Effects of Mahacort DZSuspension 30ml
Mahacort DZ Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties give it the ability to treat a wide range of conditions in children. It is also one of the primary medicines used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in infants and children.
Uses of Mahacort DZSuspension 30ml
Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
Treatment of Cancer
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Mahacort DZSuspension 30ml
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy due to the effect of the body’s immune system mechanisms. Mahacort DZ Suspension slows the progression of DMD. The exact mechanism by which it acts is unclear, but it is thought to help mediate the condition by suppressing the immune system. For DMD, Mahacort DZ Suspension is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.
Side Effects of Mahacort DZSuspension 30ml
- Common cold
- Headache
- Weight gain
- Cough
- Abnormal hair growth
- Obesity
Caution :
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with a Mahacort DZSuspension 30ml . Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q:1 s Mahacort DZ Suspension a steroid? Yes, Mahacort DZ Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Mahacort DZ Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q2: In what conditions should I avoid giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to my child? Avoid giving Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
