Defina
Defina Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Defina Products
Uses of Defina Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Defina Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Defina are Increased appetite, Weight gain, Frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, Cough, Abnormal hair growth, Upper respiratory tract infection, Obesity, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages).
How Defina Products work
Deflazacort is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
Patient Concerns about Defina Products
Frequently asked questions about Defina Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Defina 12mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Defina 12mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Defina 12mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Defina 12mg Tablet used for?
Defina 12mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
Q. How does Defina 12mg Tablet work?
Defina 12mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Q. Is Defina 12mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Defina 12mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Defina 12mg Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Defina 12mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Defina 12mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Defina 12mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Defina 12mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
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