Generic Emflaza

Emflaza

Emflaza is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients at the age of 5 and older.

6mg

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20 tablet A$ 0.00 A$ 0.00 -
30 tablet A$ 89.48 A$ 2.98 -
60 tablet A$ 111.87 A$ 1.86 -
90 tablet A$ 134.26 A$ 1.49 -
120 tablet A$ 149.19 A$ 1.24 -
180 tablet A$ 193.96 A$ 1.08 -

24mg

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36 tablet A$ 283.52 A$ 7.88 -
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60 tablet A$ 447.71 A$ 7.46 -
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90 tablet A$ 649.21 A$ 7.21 -
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120 tablet A$ 820.86 A$ 6.84 -
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30mg

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12 tablet A$ 0.00 A$ 0.00
24 tablet A$ 238.74 A$ 9.95 -
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36 tablet A$ 343.22 A$ 9.53 -
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60 tablet A$ 537.26 A$ 8.95 -
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90 tablet A$ 746.23 A$ 8.29 -
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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.