Emflaza (Deflazacort)

Anti-inflammatories, Arthritis, Muscle Relaxants, Osteoporosis

Emflaza ist ein Kortikosteroid zur Behandlung von Patienten mit Duchenne-Muskeldystrophie (DMD) im Alter von 5 Jahren und älter

Packung	Preis	Pro Tablette	Sie sparen	Bestellen
6mg × 180 Tabletten	SFr. 115.76	SFr. 0.64	SFr. 204.66	In den Warenkorb legen
6mg × 120 Tabletten	SFr. 89.04	SFr. 0.74	SFr. 124.58	In den Warenkorb legen
6mg × 90 Tabletten	SFr. 80.13	SFr. 0.89	SFr. 80.08	In den Warenkorb legen
6mg × 60 Tabletten	SFr. 66.77	SFr. 1.11	SFr. 40.04	In den Warenkorb legen
6mg × 30 Tabletten	SFr. 53.40	SFr. 1.78		In den Warenkorb legen

Packung	Preis	Pro Tablette	Sie sparen	Bestellen
24mg × 120 Tabletten	SFr. 489.90	SFr. 4.08	SFr. 88.90	In den Warenkorb legen
24mg × 90 Tabletten	SFr. 387.45	SFr. 4.31	SFr. 46.64	In den Warenkorb legen
24mg × 60 Tabletten	SFr. 267.20	SFr. 4.45	SFr. 22.20	In den Warenkorb legen
24mg × 36 Tabletten	SFr. 169.21	SFr. 4.70	SFr. 4.43	In den Warenkorb legen
24mg × 24 Tabletten	SFr. 115.76	SFr. 4.82		In den Warenkorb legen

Packung	Preis	Pro Tablette	Sie sparen	Bestellen
30mg × 90 Tabletten	SFr. 445.36	SFr. 4.95	SFr. 88.96	In den Warenkorb legen
30mg × 60 Tabletten	SFr. 320.64	SFr. 5.34	SFr. 35.57	In den Warenkorb legen
30mg × 36 Tabletten	SFr. 204.84	SFr. 5.69	SFr. 8.89	In den Warenkorb legen
30mg × 24 Tabletten	SFr. 142.48	SFr. 5.94		In den Warenkorb legen

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.