defcort 24 tablet
What is defcort 24 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Deflazacort (24mg) and is used to treat HORMONES. Binds to glucocorticoid receptor, modulating gene expression and suppressing inflammation.. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Deflazacort
- Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 defcort 24 tablet Uses & Benefits
Inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions, Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Off-label uses: COVID-19 (severe), acute respiratory distress syndrome.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Deflazacort |
| Brand Name | Anort 30 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
| Action Class | Glucocorticoids |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F); protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Binds to glucocorticoid receptor, modulating gene expression and suppressing inflammation.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take defcort 24 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of defcort 24 tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| 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 |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin)
- Anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin)
- NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Oral hypoglycemics
- Insulin
- Diuretics
- Vaccines (live attenuated)
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
May increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Systemic fungal infections, hypersensitivity to deflazacort, live virus vaccination.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Caution; excreted in breast milk.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; monitor electrolytes and glucose.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.