MEDONEFARMA

DEFLAZACORT

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Deflazacort is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a rare, inherited muscle disease that occurs usually in children and young adults and is caused by an absence of a protein called dystrophin, which helps keep muscle cells intact. Deflazacort is corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

CHEMICAL NAME

(11β,16β)-21-(Acetyloxy)-11-hydroxy-2′-methyl-5′H-pregna-1,4-dieno[17,16-d]oxazole-3,20-dione

Brand Names

Calcort, Emflaza

Category

Anti-inflammatory / Corticosteroid (Oral)

DOSAGE FORM

  • Tablets: 6 mg; 18 mg; 30 mg; 36 mg. Per Oral 
  • Suspension: 22.75 mg/mL

INDICATIONS

It is used inGlucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties indicated for the treatment of endocrine, rheumatic, collagen, dermatological, allergic, ophthalmic, hematological, neoplastic, renal, gastrointestinal and neurological diseases.

NDC CODE

52856-501-01, 52856-502-03, 52856-503-03, 52856-504-03

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE

  • Shelf life: 3 years (36 months)
  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. 

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