Defnalone 24 Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Defnalone 24 Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Defnalone 24 Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 217
Packing: 6.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Deflazacort (24mg)
Brand: Lupin Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Inflammatory conditions,Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Description

Defnalone 24 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids
It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions
Defnalone 24 Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works
It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food
Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness
It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis
If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know.Defnalone 24 Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections
Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat
Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Defnalone 24 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Defnalone 24 Tablet is recommended.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Defnalone 24 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Defnalone 24 Tablet is recommended.
Driving:	SAFE: Defnalone 24 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Defnalone 24 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Defnalone 24 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Defnalone 24 Tablet.
Drug Action:	Glucocorticoids
Therapeutic class:	HORMONES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Uses of Defnalone 24 Tablet

In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions Defnalone 24 Tablet gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies
It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling
In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions Defnalone 24 Tablet gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc
It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Defnalone 24 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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