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DEFLAZACORT-1MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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About Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet

Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet belongs to the class of medication called steroid primarily used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn't work normally & is unable to distinguish between a foreign cell & a native cell. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells & organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, psoriasis & arthritis, etc.

Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the switches (receptors) that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. After taking the drug Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation & autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Thus, a Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet make organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can be taken with or without food and swallowed whole with a water glass. Do not crush, chew or break it. The liquid form of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can be taken as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Do not quit taking deflazacort without consulting your physician. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, a disturbed stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss may be caused by stopping the medication suddenly.

Before starting Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet, please inform your doctor that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet. Extra care is to be taken when a patient has an already existing infection being treated (systemic infection) or has recently had some live virus vaccines. Doctors' consultation is required as Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy. 

Uses of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) 

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow this tablet whole with a glass of water at the start of a meal or slightly before. Space the doses evenly during the course. Do not chew or crush it. If you cannot swallow the tablet as a whole, you may break the pill into half and take both halves one at a time.Suspension: Measure the suspension in the measuring cup provided with the pack and consume it in the doses as directed by your doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells and slows their activity and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body. 

Side effects of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet
  • Drink six to eight glasses of water per day to be healthy.
  • Healthy urinary habits can help minimize pollakiuria (frequent urinating).
  • Avoid liquids containing caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and soda, as they might cause bladder discomfort.
  • Add bladder-friendly foods such as omega-3 fatty acids, blueberries, and cranberries.
  • Eat a balanced diet with proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; avoid processed foods and excess sugar.
  • Practice physical activity for at least 30 minutes, such as cardio or strength training.
  • Consider intermittent fasting to help with fat reduction.
  • Maintain at least seven hours of sleep to prevent weight gain.
  • Manage stress with yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
  • Limit alcohol and sugary drinks to reduce fat accumulation.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes, which can exacerbate the issue.
  • Lubricate your eyes using artificial tears or eye drops.
  • Wear sunglasses while you are out in the sun to protect your eyes from sun and wind.
  • Avoid irritants like smoke, dust, and strong chemicals.
  • Get enough rest and sleep to help your eyes recover.
  • Try eating smaller meals (4-5 times) instead of large ones to make it easier on your stomach.
  • Avoid foods that are spicy, fatty, or high in insoluble fibre.
  • Consuming soluble fibre (such as psyllium) can help with constipation, and probiotics may reduce bloating and discomfort.
  • Stay away from carbonated drinks, alcohol, caffeine, and smoking, as they can upset your stomach.
  • Reducing stress, losing weight, and exercising regularly for 20-30 minutes can help improve digestion and reduce stomach issues.
  • Poor sleep can worsen stomach problems, so focus on good sleep habits or use tools like Sleepio to improve your sleep.
  • Apply a warm, damp washcloth to the affected area for 5 to 10 minutes several times a day.
  • Clean your eyelids gently with a warm, soapy washcloth to remove bacteria and debris that could cause infection.
  • Avoid eye makeup or contact lenses until the stye has healed completely.
  • Do not pop or squeeze a stye as it may worsen the infection and possibly spread bacteria
  • If you have severe pain or swelling, discomfort or redness that extends beyond the eyelid or if the stye does not improve after a week of home care, consult your doctor.
  • Your doctor may recommend using topical or oral antibiotic medicines to speed up skin healing and stop the infection from spreading.
  • If you are using a topical medicine, wash the affected area first, then apply it 3-4 times daily for the prescribed duration.
  • Clean the sores with water and soap, wash your hands often, and cover the affected area to prevent the infection from spreading.
  • Wash your clothes, towels, and bed sheets in hot water to kill bacteria.
  • Avoid scratching the affected area or allowing others to touch your infected skin.
  • Keep your distance from others and avoid going to work or the gym until your doctor approves.
  • If your sores are not improving with treatment, contact your doctor for further advice.

Drug Warnings

Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney & liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet.  This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet. Before taking Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions. 

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How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Co-administration of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet and Desmopressin may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Although co- administration of Daflazacort with Desmopression can possibly lead to an interaction, it can be taken in case a doctor advices you. You should seek medical attention if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty in concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, or sudden weight gain. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Combining Adalimumab with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can increase the risk of severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction between Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet and Adalimumab, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, a sore throat, muscle pain, or experiencing pain or burning when you urinate, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Gatifloxacin can cause tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injury to the soft tissue that connect muscle to bone), and the risk may be increased when combined with other drugs such as Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gatifloxacin can be taken with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling at the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid exercise or use of the affected area until further instruction from your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Taking Modafinil with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet, which may make the medication less effective in treating the condition.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Modafinil and Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if your condition worsens. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Coadministration of Verapamil with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can increase the levels of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet in the body. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Verapamil with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like swelling, weight gain, electrolyte abnormalities, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, mood swings, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, glaucoma, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist. contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Co-administration of Imatinib with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can increase the levels of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Imatinib with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like muscle weakness, mood swings, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, eye problems, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and increased body fat, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing problems, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DeflazacortNelfinavir
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How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Coadministration of Nelfinavir with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can increase the levels of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nelfinavir with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, mood swings, acne, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and increased body fat, sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Using Aspirin together with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet may increase the risk of gastric and intestinal ulcers, bleeding and perforation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Aspirin with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any symptoms unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
Co-administration of Fluconazole with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can increase the levels of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet in the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluconazole with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like muscle weakness, excessive growth of facial or body hair, or sudden dizziness, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet:
coadministration of Levofloxacin and Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can cause tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injury to the soft tissue that connect muscle to bone).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Levofloxacin can be taken with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience pain, swelling at the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb, consult a doctor immediately. Avoid exercise or use of the affected area. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

A patient needs to take extra care of hygiene & stay away from places/people believed to be a cause of infection as this drug affects a patient's immune system & thus proper care is to be taken.

 

Side Effects of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet

Most of the side effects of Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, excessive abdominal fat, runny or stuffy nose, skin redness, irritability, abdominal discomfort or pain, irregular behaviour, fever, back pain, acne, nausea, restlessness, nosebleeds and stretch marks.

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FAQs

Not recommended in mild allergies. Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is recommended only on consulting a doctor as Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is a strong medicine that produces considerable side effects & thus used only in moderate to severe cases.

It is not recommended to stop by a patient himself/herself, especially by a patient undergoing organ transplantation as it may worsen the situation.

It is not recommended to be taken Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet with alcohol as it may cause stomach bleeding.

No its is not recommended to be used in seasonal allergy or mild cases. Only on doctors consultation, Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet may be used in extreme cases of seasonal allergy.

You should not use Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet if you have taken live vaccines of mumps, measles, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, yellow fever, typhoid, nasal flu (influenza), varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles). Do not take Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet if you have a compromised immune system, eye problems or weak bones.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • RIFAMPICIN
  • RIFABUTIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENOBARBITONE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PRIMIDONE

Special Advise

  • While taking Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet and for at least 4-6 weeks before you start taking it. If you are taking Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet, so do not receive a 'live' vaccine or you could develop a serious infection.  
  • Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication as grapefruit has interaction with Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet.
  • Regular eye check-ups, bone mineral test and liver function test is suggested while using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Autoimmune disease: These are a group of disorders in which the immune system doesn't work properly due to various genetic & environmental reasons that starts attacking normal cells, producing various chemicals resulting in unwanted and hazardous effects in patients. The overactive immune system leads to various symptoms that affect day to day life and promote diseases like arthritis, muscular weakness. The immune system can also damage the organ, which has been transplanted to the patient from another person due to having different blood groups/antigens of donor patients organ. The immune system considers it a foreign harmful body, leading to complications after transplanting an organ like a kidney, liver, or heart. 

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Alcohol

Caution

The effect of taking both alcohol and Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet may lead to bleeding & ulcers in the stomach. Doctors' consultation is recommended.

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Pregnancy

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Not recommended in pregnant females.Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet crosses the placenta and doses equivalent to >40 mg prednisolone daily increase the risk of fetal and neonatal damage.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

No adverse effect is reported yet it is advised to have doctors' consultation by breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

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A patient may experience muscle weakness/feeling tired. Do not drive and do not use tools or machines while using this drug.

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Liver

Caution

If you've ever had hepatitis B or if you are a carrier of hepatitis B, using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet can cause this virus to become active or get worse. You may need frequent liver function tests. If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet.

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Kidney

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Before using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet by a kidney patient it is recommended to have a doctors consultation. It may affect the kidney in a few cases.

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Children

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Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet is not recommended for children below 5 years of age. Children between 5-10 years of age should consult a doctor before using Enzocort 1mg DT Tablet.

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