Edecort
Edecort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Edecort Products
Uses of Edecort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Edecort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Edecort 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 Edecort 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 Edecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Edecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Edecort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Edecort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Edecort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Edecort 6mg Tablet used for?
Edecort 6mg 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 Edecort 6mg Tablet work?
Edecort 6mg 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 Edecort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Edecort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Edecort 6mg 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 Edecort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Edecort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Edecort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Edecort 6mg 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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