Flazart 6mg is a brand name for deflazacort, a prescription corticosteroid medication used to treat a wide range of inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune conditions. It works by decreasing the production of inflammatory chemicals and suppressing overactive responses from your body's immune system.
Primary Medical Uses
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Inflammatory Conditions: Reduces severe swelling and pain in chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
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Severe Allergies and Asthma: Manages acute flare-ups of asthma, anaphylaxis, and severe skin allergies.
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): Prescribed to help maintain muscle strength and slow down progressive muscle weakness over time.
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Organ Transplants: Suppresses the immune system to lower the risk of the body rejecting a newly transplanted organ.
Core Dosing and Usage Guidelines
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Consistency: Take the medication exactly as your doctor instructs, at the same time every day.
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With Food: It is recommended to take the tablet with food to prevent stomach irritation.
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Do Not Abruptly Stop: Never stop taking this steroid suddenly. Discontinuing it without a gradual taper can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, including severe fatigue, dizziness, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
Common Side Effects
As an oral steroid, deflazacort can cause several systemic side effects, particularly during long-term use:
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Increased appetite and weight gain
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Rounding of the face (often called "moon face")
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Increased risk of catching infections due to lowered immunity
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Mood fluctuations, irritability, or trouble sleeping
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Elevated blood sugar and increased thirst
Important Warnings
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Infections: Since it suppresses your immune system, contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs of an illness, such as a fever or a sore throat.
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Dietary Interactions: Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while on this medication, as it can abnormally raise the drug's levels in your body and increase side effects.
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Pregnancy and Nursing: Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as steroids can cross into breast milk and affect infant growth.
