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 2.64
QAR 475.66QAR 2.64
QAR 840.95
120 tablet
QAR 3.05
QAR 365.85QAR 3.05
QAR 511.89
90 tablet
QAR 3.66
QAR 329.24QAR 3.66
QAR 329.06
60 tablet
QAR 4.57
QAR 274.34QAR 4.57
QAR 164.53
30 tablet
QAR 7.31
QAR 219.43QAR 7.31
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120 tablet
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QAR 16.77
QAR 2012.98QAR 16.77
QAR 365.30
90 tablet
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QAR 17.69
QAR 1592.05QAR 17.69
QAR 191.66
60 tablet
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QAR 18.30
QAR 1097.91QAR 18.30
QAR 91.23
36 tablet
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QAR 19.31
QAR 695.27QAR 19.31
QAR 18.21
24 tablet
QAR 19.82
QAR 475.66QAR 19.82
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90 tablet
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QAR 20.33
QAR 1829.97QAR 20.33
QAR 365.53
60 tablet
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QAR 21.96
QAR 1317.52QAR 21.96
QAR 146.14
36 tablet
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QAR 23.38
QAR 841.69QAR 23.38
QAR 36.51
24 tablet
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QAR 24.39
QAR 585.46QAR 24.39
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.