{"product_id":"flazart-6mg-tablets-30s","title":"Flazart 6mg Tablets 30's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlazart 6mg\u003c\/b\u003e is a brand name for \u003cb\u003edeflazacort\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Medical Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInflammatory Conditions\u003c\/b\u003e: Reduces severe swelling and pain in chronic conditions like\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003erheumatoid arthritis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and ankylosing spondylitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSevere Allergies and Asthma\u003c\/b\u003e: Manages acute flare-ups of asthma, anaphylaxis, and severe skin allergies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)\u003c\/b\u003e: Prescribed to help maintain muscle strength and slow down progressive muscle weakness over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrgan Transplants\u003c\/b\u003e: Suppresses the immune system to lower the risk of the body rejecting a newly transplanted organ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Dosing and Usage Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eConsistency\u003c\/b\u003e: Take the medication exactly as your doctor instructs, at the same time every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith Food\u003c\/b\u003e: It is recommended to take the tablet with food to prevent stomach irritation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo Not Abruptly Stop\u003c\/b\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Side Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs an oral steroid, deflazacort can cause several systemic side effects, particularly during long-term use: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncreased appetite and weight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRounding of the face (often called \"moon face\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIncreased risk of catching infections due to lowered immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMood fluctuations, irritability, or trouble sleeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eElevated blood sugar and increased thirst \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Warnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eInfections\u003c\/b\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDietary Interactions\u003c\/b\u003e: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePregnancy and Nursing\u003c\/b\u003e: Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as steroids can cross into breast milk and affect infant growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53291381063980,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/flazart-6mg-tablets-30s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}