Deflazacort is a steroid that is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Deflazacort may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability.

Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis which is a joint disorder.            

Deflazacort is used in the treatment of asthma. 

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

Major & minor side effects for Deflazacort

• Weight gain
• Headache
• Vertigo
• Depressed mood
• Nausea
• Acne

This medicine is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

This medicine may alter the blood glucose levels and can reduce the effect of anti-diabetic agents.

The effect of this medicine may get altered if you are suffering from impaired thyroid functioning.

This medicine may suppress the immune system and can increase the risk of infections.

This medicine will decrease the absorption of calcium and decreases the bone formation.