Emflaza

Deflazacort

Emflaza is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients at the age of 5 and older.
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180 tablet
QAR 2.63
QAR 473.08QAR 2.63
QAR 836.40
120 tablet
QAR 3.03
QAR 363.87QAR 3.03
QAR 509.12
90 tablet
QAR 3.64
QAR 327.46QAR 3.64
QAR 327.28
60 tablet
QAR 4.55
QAR 272.86QAR 4.55
QAR 163.64
30 tablet
QAR 7.27
QAR 218.25QAR 7.27
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120 tablet
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QAR 16.68
QAR 2002.09QAR 16.68
QAR 363.32
90 tablet
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QAR 17.59
QAR 1583.44QAR 17.59
QAR 190.63
60 tablet
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QAR 18.20
QAR 1091.97QAR 18.20
QAR 90.74
36 tablet
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QAR 19.21
QAR 691.51QAR 19.21
QAR 18.11
24 tablet
QAR 19.71
QAR 473.08QAR 19.71
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90 tablet
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QAR 20.22
QAR 1820.07QAR 20.22
QAR 363.55
60 tablet
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QAR 21.84
QAR 1310.40QAR 21.84
QAR 145.35
36 tablet
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QAR 23.25
QAR 837.13QAR 23.25
QAR 36.31
24 tablet
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QAR 24.26
QAR 582.30QAR 24.26
Emflaza

Brand(s)

Manufacturer

  • Lupin

Disease(s)

  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy / DMD

Deflazacort tablets

What is this medicine?

Deflazacort a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity to deflazacort;
  • Alterations in Endocrine Function: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, and hyperglycemia;
  • Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection: Increased risk of new, exacerbation, dissemination, or reactivation of latent infections, which can be severe and at times fatal;
  • Alterations in Cardiovascular/Renal Function: elevated blood pressure and sodium, and for decreased potassium level;
  • Gastrointestinal Perforation: GI disorders;
  • Behavioral and Mood Disturbances: euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and psychosis;
  • Effects on Bones: decreases in bone mineral density;
  • Serious Skin Rashes;
  • Ophthalmic Effects: May include cataracts, infections, and glaucoma;
  • Vaccination: Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

How should I use this medicine?

The recommended once-daily dosage is approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day administered orally. Discontinue gradually when administered for more than a few day..

What may interact with this medicine?

  • Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Give one third of the recommended dosage;
  • Avoid use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers, as they may reduce efficacy.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine?

The most common adverse reactions are Cushingoid appearance, weight increased, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, pollakiuria, hirsutism, central obesity, and nasopharyngitis.