Emflaza

Marca(s): Defnalone

Fabricante: Lupin

Emflaza es un corticosteroide elaborado para el tratamiento de la distrofia muscular de Duchenne (DMD) para los pacientes de 5 años o más.
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6mg × 30 tablet € 55.18Per comprimido € 1.84 € 1.84 - Añadir a la cesta
6mg × 60 tablet € 68.98Per comprimido € 1.15 € 1.15 - Añadir a la cesta
6mg × 90 tablet € 82.79Per comprimido € 0.92 € 0.92 - Añadir a la cesta
6mg × 120 tablet € 91.99Per comprimido € 0.77 € 0.77 - Añadir a la cesta
6mg × 180 tablet € 119.61Per comprimido € 0.66 € 0.66 - Añadir a la cesta
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24mg × 12 tablet € 0.00Per comprimido € 0.00 € 0.00 Añadir a la cesta
24mg × 24 tablet € 119.61Per comprimido € 4.98 € 4.98 - Añadir a la cesta
24mg × 36 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 174.83Per comprimido € 4.86 € 4.86 - Añadir a la cesta
24mg × 60 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 276.07Per comprimido € 4.60 € 4.60 - Añadir a la cesta
24mg × 90 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 400.33Per comprimido € 4.45 € 4.45 - Añadir a la cesta
24mg × 120 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 506.17Per comprimido € 4.22 € 4.22 - Añadir a la cesta
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30mg × 24 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 147.22Per comprimido € 6.13 € 6.13 - Añadir a la cesta
30mg × 36 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 211.65Per comprimido € 5.88 € 5.88 - Añadir a la cesta
30mg × 60 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 331.30Per comprimido € 5.52 € 5.52 - Añadir a la cesta
30mg × 90 tablet Free AirMail shipping € 460.15Per comprimido € 5.11 € 5.11 - Añadir a la cesta

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.