Emflaza Deflazacort

Emflaza est un corticostéroïde indiqué pour le traitement de la dystrophie musculaire de Duchenne (DMD) chez les patients âgés de 5 ans et plus.
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6mg × 180 comprimés € 0.67 € 214.10 € 121.10 € 0.67 Par comprimé
6mg × 120 comprimés € 0.78 € 130.33 € 93.14 € 0.78 Par comprimé
6mg × 90 comprimés € 0.93 € 83.78 € 83.82 € 0.93 Par comprimé
6mg × 60 comprimés € 1.16 € 41.89 € 69.85 € 1.16 Par comprimé
6mg × 30 comprimés € 1.86 € 55.87 € 1.86 Par comprimé
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24mg × 120 comprimés € 4.27 € 93.00 € 512.50 € 4.27 Par comprimé
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24mg × 90 comprimés € 4.50 € 48.80 € 405.33 € 4.50 Par comprimé
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24mg × 60 comprimés € 4.66 € 23.23 € 279.52 € 4.66 Par comprimé
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24mg × 36 comprimés € 4.92 € 4.64 € 177.01 € 4.92 Par comprimé
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24mg × 24 comprimés € 5.05 € 121.10 € 5.05 Par comprimé
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30mg × 90 comprimés € 5.18 € 93.06 € 465.90 € 5.18 Par comprimé
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30mg × 60 comprimés € 5.59 € 37.21 € 335.44 € 5.59 Par comprimé
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30mg × 36 comprimés € 5.95 € 9.30 € 214.29 € 5.95 Par comprimé
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30mg × 24 comprimés € 6.21 € 149.06 € 6.21 Par comprimé
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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.