agecort 6mg oral suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is agecort 6mg oral suspension used for?
Anort 30 Tablet (Deflazacort) is used to treat HORMONES. It contains Deflazacort (6mg/5ml), which Binds to glucocorticoid receptor, modulating gene expression and suppressing inf. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Deflazacort
- Manufacturer: Agex Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ agecort 6mg oral suspension Uses & Benefits
Inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Off-label uses: COVID-19 (severe), acute respiratory distress syndrome.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Deflazacort |
| Brand Name | Anort 30 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Agex Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
| Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to glucocorticoid receptor, modulating gene expression and suppressing inflammation.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take agecort 6mg oral suspension
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of agecort 6mg oral suspension
โ Common Side Effects
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Insomnia
- Mood changes
- GI upset
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Adrenal suppression
- Osteoporosis
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Pancreatitis
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Avascular necrosis
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased deflazacort levels |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased deflazacort efficacy |
| Warfarin | Major | Altered anticoagulant effect |
| NSAIDs | Major | Increased GI bleeding risk |
| Oral hypoglycemics | Moderate | Reduced hypoglycemic effect |
| Insulin | Moderate | Reduced hypoglycemic effect |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Increased potassium loss |
| Live vaccines | Moderate | Risk of disseminated infection |
| Antacids | Minor | Slightly reduced absorption |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Increased corticosteroid levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral hypoglycemics
- Insulin
- Diuretics
- Vaccines (live attenuated)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Oral contraceptives
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase levels; avoid.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections, hypersensitivity to deflazacort, live virus vaccination.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood glucose, blood pressure, electrolytes, bone density, growth in children.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; monitor electrolytes and glucose.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.