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Composition

DEFLAZACORT-6MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About Xendef-6 Tablet 10's

Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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.

Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Xendef-6 Tablet 10's make organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Xendef-6 Tablet 10's is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's can be taken as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's, please inform your doctor that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Xendef-6 Tablet 10's. 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's is not safe to use during pregnancy. 

Uses of Xendef-6 Tablet 10's

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

Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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). Xendef-6 Tablet 10's is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells and slows their activity and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Xendef-6 Tablet 10's

Most of the side effects of Xendef-6 Tablet 10's 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.

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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's.  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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's. Before taking Xendef-6 Tablet 10's for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DeflazacortDesmopressin
Critical
DeflazacortCladribine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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DEFLAZACORT-6MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate

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.

 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- INFLAMMATORY AGENTS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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

Special Advise

  • While taking Xendef-6 Tablet 10's and for at least 4-6 weeks before you start taking it. If you are taking Xendef-6 Tablet 10's, 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 Xendef-6 Tablet 10's.
  • Regular eye check-ups, bone mineral test and liver function test is suggested while using Xendef-6 Tablet 10's. 

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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