Medicort-6

Composition : Deflazacort 6mg

About Medicort-6

Medicort-6 is a corticosteroid medication used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases, certain types of cancer, and hormonal disorders. It is available in oral and injectable forms and is typically taken by mouth in the form of tablets or oral suspension. The recommended dosage of deflazacort varies depending on the condition being treated and the patient’s age and weight. It is important to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for taking deflazacort and to not take it for longer or in higher doses than recommended.

Like other corticosteroids, deflazacort can cause side effects, including stomach upset, weight gain, and changes in mood or behavior. It can also increase the risk of developing infections and may interfere with the body’s ability to fight infection. It is important to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, as well as any allergies or medical conditions you have, before starting treatment with deflazacort.

Dosage Medicort-6

The recommended dosage of deflazacort varies depending on the condition being treated and the patient’s age and weight. It is important to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for taking deflazacort and to not take it for longer or in higher doses than recommended.

Some general dosing guidelines for deflazacort are as follows:

• For the treatment of inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases, the usual starting dose is 0.9 mg/kg/day given as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. The dosage may be adjusted based on the patient’s response to treatment and the presence of side effects.

• For the treatment of cancer, the usual starting dose is 1.5 mg/kg/day given as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. The dosage may be adjusted based on the patient’s response to treatment and the presence of side effects.

• For the treatment of hormonal disorders, the usual starting dose is 0.75 mg/kg/day given as a single daily dose or in two divided doses. The dosage may be adjusted based on the patient’s response to treatment and the presence of side effects.

Again, it is important to follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for taking deflazacort and to not take it for longer or in higher doses than recommended. If you have any questions about the dosage of deflazacort, you should ask your healthcare provider.

Side effect

Like other corticosteroids, deflazacort can cause side effects, although not everyone who takes the medication will experience them. Some common side effects of deflazacort include:

• Stomach upset: Deflazacort can cause stomach upset, including nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.

• Weight gain: Deflazacort may cause weight gain, particularly if it is taken for a long period of time.

• Changes in mood or behavior: Deflazacort may cause changes in mood or behavior, including mood swings, irritability, or difficulty sleeping.

• Increased risk of infections: Deflazacort may weaken the immune system and increase the risk of developing infections, such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, or skin infections.

• Other side effects: Deflazacort may cause other side effects, including thinning skin, acne, increased sweating, and changes in the shape or location of body fat.

It is important to tell your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects while taking deflazacort. If you experience serious side effects or if your symptoms are severe, you should stop taking the medication and contact your healthcare provider right away.