Pedef 6mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Deflazacort (6mg) |
| Manufacturer: | SA Remedies |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Pedef 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. Pedef 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions. It is used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is available in the form of a tablet.
Pedef 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 Pedef 6mg Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Pedef 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid medication also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help maintain health and wellbeing. Pedef 6mg Tablet increases corticosteroid levels in the body, helping treat various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat, and swelling).
What is Pedef 6mg Tablet used for?
Pedef 6mg Tablet has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is used to treat conditions such as allergies, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases, and autoimmune diseases (these are conditions where the body's immune system attacks the body itself, leading to damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients by suppressing the immune system, preventing organ rejection.
How does Pedef 6mg Tablet work?
Pedef 6mg Tablet is a corticosteroid medication also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing inflammation, which helps treat various illnesses caused by active inflammation. Additionally, it stops reactions known as autoimmune reactions where the body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.
Is Pedef 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Pedef 6mg Tablet has a similar effect to Prednisone. Additionally, Pedef 6mg Tablet is generally better tolerated when used to treat inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the best treatment option for your condition.
Is Pedef 6mg Tablet a painkiller?
No, Pedef 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medications known as corticosteroids.
Can I take Pedef 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Pedef 6mg Tablet can be taken together with Tamsulosin. There are no reported adverse effects or interactions when these medications 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. Pedef 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Pedef 6mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Pedef 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 Pedef 6mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Pedef 6mg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Pedef 6mg Tablet.
Breastfeed
Pedef 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
Pedef 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.
