Apcort 6 MG Tablet 10: Uses, Side Effects, Price & Substitutes

About Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10

Apcort 6 mg Tablet 10 is used to reduce inflammation and suppress an overactive immune response in a range of inflammatory, allergic and autoimmune conditions. It contains deflazacort, a corticosteroid.

This medicine may be used for conditions such as arthritis, asthma, severe allergies, inflammatory bowel disease and certain skin or eye disorders, and after organ transplantation to help prevent rejection.

Before starting, tell your doctor if you have an infection, diabetes, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, bone thinning or a mental health condition, and about all other medicines you take. Ask your doctor about use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and report persistent or serious adverse effects.

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Dosage Forms Available

Tablet

Habit Forming

Ailment

Asthma, Arthritis, Allergies

Drug Category

Active ingredient: Deflazacort (6 mg)
Dosage form: Tablet
Drug class: Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive)
Used for: Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
Prescription required: Yes
Habit forming: No

Therapeutic Category

Corticosteroid

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 used for?

Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 contains Deflazacort 6 mg, a steroid medicine. It is used to reduce inflammation and suppress an overactive immune response in conditions such as asthma, arthritis, severe allergies, certain skin and bowel conditions, and after an organ transplant.

How does Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 work?

Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 blocks the body chemicals that cause inflammation and suppresses an overactive immune response, which reduces swelling, redness and pain.

How should I take Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10?

Swallow Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 whole with water, usually in the morning with food, exactly as your doctor prescribes. Do not stop it suddenly.

Who should avoid taking Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10?

Tell your doctor before taking Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 if you have an active infection or tuberculosis, diabetes, heart disease, stomach problems, thinning bones, or liver or kidney problems. Your doctor will decide if it is suitable.

Can I take Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Use Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding only if your doctor advises, as they will weigh the benefits and risks for you and the baby.

Are there any side effects associated with Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10?

The common side effects of Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 are stomach upset, mood or sleep changes and raised blood sugar, and with longer use, weaker bones and a higher chance of infection. Tell your doctor about anything that persists or worries you.

How should I store Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 ?

Store Apcort 6 Mg Tablet 10 below 30°C in a dry place away from light and moisture, and out of the reach of children.

References

MedlinePlus. (2021, February 15). Deflazacort. Retrieved 1 April 2024, from https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a617024.html
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2019). Highlights of prescribing information: Emflaza (deflazacort) tablets, for oral use. Retrieved 1 April 2024, from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/208684s003,208685s003lbl.pdf
Deflazacort: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. (n.d.). DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11921
Dubinin, M. V., Talanov, E. Y., Tenkov, K. S., Starinets, V. S., Belosludtseva, N. V., & Belosludtsev, K. N. (2020). The effect of Deflazacort treatment on the functioning of skeletal muscle mitochondria in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(22), 8763. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21228763
Gonzalez-Perez, O., Luquin, S., Garcia-Estrada, J., & Ramos-Remus, C. (2007). Deflazacort: A glucocorticoid with few metabolic adverse effects but important immunosuppressive activity. Advances in Therapy, 24(5), 1052–1060. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02877711

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