cucort 6mg syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cucort 6mg syrup used for?
Anort 30 Tablet (Deflazacort) is used to treat HORMONES. It contains Deflazacort (6mg), which Binds to glucocorticoid receptor, modulating gene expression and suppressing inf. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Deflazacort
- Manufacturer: Curasia Medilabs
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cucort 6mg syrup 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 | Curasia Medilabs |
| 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 cucort 6mg syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cucort 6mg syrup
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.