Orthocort, Deflazacort

Orthocort is a steroid that is used for the treatment of various diseases and inflammatory conditions

Orthocort

Deflazacort

Orthocort

6, 10

Macleods Pharma

Tablet

6 mg, 12 mg, 24 mg

Deflazacort

Uses

Orthocort is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, allergic disorders and skin and eye disorders.

How it Works

Orthocort is known as a corticosteroid drug. Orthocort increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body. Orthocort also works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation. Orthocort suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Orthocort may suffer from such side effects;

Electrolyte imbalance,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Altered bone growth,
Behavioural changes,
Increased glucose level in blood,
Cataract,
Skin scar,
Bone degradation,
Increased risk of infection,
Muscle disorders,
Increased blood pressure

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