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Emflaza
Deflazacort
- Brand(s): Defnalone
- Manufacturer: Lupin
- Disease(s): Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy / DMD
Emflaza is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients at the age of 5 and older.
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| 180 tablets | $ 129.95 | $ 0.72 | $ 229.75 | Add to cart |
| 120 tablets | $ 99.95 | $ 0.83 | $ 139.85 | Add to cart |
| 90 tablets | $ 89.95 | $ 1.00 | $ 89.90 | Add to cart |
| 60 tablets | $ 74.95 | $ 1.25 | $ 44.95 | Add to cart |
| 30 tablets | $ 59.95 | $ 2.00 | Add to cart |
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| 120 tablets Free AirMail shipping | $ 549.95 | $ 4.58 | $ 99.80 | Add to cart |
| 90 tablets Free AirMail shipping | $ 434.95 | $ 4.83 | $ 52.36 | Add to cart |
| 60 tablets Free AirMail shipping | $ 299.95 | $ 5.00 | $ 24.93 | Add to cart |
| 36 tablets Free AirMail shipping | $ 189.95 | $ 5.28 | $ 4.97 | Add to cart |
| 24 tablets | $ 129.95 | $ 5.41 | Add to cart |
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| 36 tablets Free AirMail shipping | $ 229.95 | $ 6.39 | $ 9.97 | Add to cart |
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Deflazacort tablets
What is this medicine?
Deflazacort a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older.
What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to deflazacort;
- Alterations in Endocrine Function: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, and hyperglycemia;
- Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection: Increased risk of new, exacerbation, dissemination, or reactivation of latent infections, which can be severe and at times fatal;
- Alterations in Cardiovascular/Renal Function: elevated blood pressure and sodium, and for decreased potassium level;
- Gastrointestinal Perforation: GI disorders;
- Behavioral and Mood Disturbances: euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and psychosis;
- Effects on Bones: decreases in bone mineral density;
- Serious Skin Rashes;
- Ophthalmic Effects: May include cataracts, infections, and glaucoma;
- Vaccination: Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.
How should I use this medicine?
The recommended once-daily dosage is approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day administered orally. Discontinue gradually when administered for more than a few day..
What may interact with this medicine?
- Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Give one third of the recommended dosage;
- Avoid use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers, as they may reduce efficacy.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
The most common adverse reactions are Cushingoid appearance, weight increased, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, pollakiuria, hirsutism, central obesity, and nasopharyngitis.