Defocad 6mg Tablet
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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77.00
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Defocad 6mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Defocad 6mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Defocad 6mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Defocad 6mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Defocad 6mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease.

Liver

Defocad 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defocad 6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Defocad 6mg Tablet in these patients.

Deflazacort   6mg

Uses of Defocad Tablet
Defocad 6mg Tablet is used in the treatment of severe allergic reaction, allergic disorders, asthma, cancer, rheumatic disorder, skin disorders and eye disorders.

How to use Defocad Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Defocad 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Defocad 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.

How Defocad Tablet works
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer)..

Side Effects:

Common Electrolyte imbalance, Redistribution/accumulation of body fat, Bone degradation, Increased risk of infection, Muscle disorders, Increased blood pressure, Altered bone growth, Behavioural changes, Increased glucose level in blood, Cataract, Skin scar.

Expert advice for Defocad Tablet

Do not take the medicine if  you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine.
Inform your doctor before taking this medicine If  you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
Stay away from people who are sick to prevent chances of infection as your immune system will be weak while taking this drug.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Defocad a steroid?
Yes, Defocad is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body and help to maintain health and wellbeing.

Q. What is Defocad used for?
Defocad has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties and is used for treating many conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage), and suppress the immune system in transplant patients.

Q. How does Defocad work?
Defocad is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. Taking steroids from outside will help in treating many illnesses involving inflammation by reducing the inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attack the body itself and cause damage.

Q. Is Defocad better than prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Defocad has a similar potency to prednisone and is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition with either of these medicines.

Q. Is Defocad a painkiller?
Defocad is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.

Q. Can I take Defocad with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Defocad can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

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