Afcort 6mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Deflazacort (6mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Amplec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Afcort 6mg Tablet is a steroid used to treat various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Afcort 6mg 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. This medication helps reduce inflammation and suppresses the immune system to prevent self-damage. However, it can make it harder for you to fight off infections and may cause side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems. It is important to follow your doctor's advice on dosage and duration to avoid worsening symptoms.
Afcort 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self-damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
Is Afcort 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Afcort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Afcort 6mg Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
What is Afcort 6mg Tablet used for?
Afcort 6mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.
How does Afcort 6mg Tablet work?
Afcort 6mg Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Is Afcort 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Afcort 6mg Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Afcort 6mg Tablet is generally better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Is Afcort 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Afcort 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Can I take Afcort 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Afcort 6mg Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Afcort 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Afcort 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
- Afcort 6mg Tablet helps treat inflammation, severe allergies, flare-ups of ongoing illnesses, and many other medical problems that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Afcort 6mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Afcort 6mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Afcort 6mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Afcort 6mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Afcort 6mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Afcort 6mg 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.
