About Deflazacort 6 Mg
Deflazacort 6 mg tablets are a corticosteroid medication primarily used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and a wide range of inflammatory conditions and autoimmune disorders.
Primary Use
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): It is indicated for the treatment of DMD in adults and children two years of age and older. Deflazacort helps slow muscle degeneration, preserve muscle strength, improve mobility, and delay complications.
Other Common Uses
As an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agent, deflazacort is also used to manage various other conditions, including:
Inflammatory Conditions: Conditions affecting muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage conditions like asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain eye conditions (uveitis).
Autoimmune Disorders: Conditions where the immune system attacks the body, such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, and atopic dermatitis.
Severe Allergies: Provides relief from symptoms of allergic reactions.