Emflaza Deflazacort

Emflaza - corticosteroide, è stato progettato per il trattamento della distrofia muscolare di Duchenne (DMD) nei pazienti di età superiore ai 5 anni.
  • 6mg
  • 24mg
  • 30mg
Confezione Per compressa Risparmio Prezzo Ordine
6mg × 180 compresse € 0.67 € 213.44 € 120.72 € 0.67 Per compressa
6mg × 120 compresse € 0.77 € 129.92 € 92.85 € 0.77 Per compressa
6mg × 90 compresse € 0.93 € 83.52 € 83.56 € 0.93 Per compressa
6mg × 60 compresse € 1.16 € 41.76 € 69.63 € 1.16 Per compressa
6mg × 30 compresse € 1.86 € 55.69 € 1.86 Per compressa
Confezione Per compressa Risparmio Prezzo Ordine
24mg × 120 compresse € 4.26 € 92.71 € 510.90 € 4.26 Per compressa
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24mg × 90 compresse € 4.49 € 48.64 € 404.07 € 4.49 Per compressa
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24mg × 60 compresse € 4.64 € 23.16 € 278.65 € 4.64 Per compressa
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24mg × 36 compresse € 4.90 € 4.62 € 176.46 € 4.90 Per compressa
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24mg × 24 compresse € 5.03 € 120.72 € 5.03 Per compressa
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30mg × 90 compresse € 5.16 € 92.77 € 464.45 € 5.16 Per compressa
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30mg × 60 compresse € 5.57 € 37.09 € 334.39 € 5.57 Per compressa
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30mg × 36 compresse € 5.93 € 9.27 € 213.62 € 5.93 Per compressa
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30mg × 24 compresse € 6.19 € 148.59 € 6.19 Per compressa
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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.