Defcort 30 MG Tablet

This medication is a part of a class of drugs called corticosteroids (steroids). This type of steroid effectively treats a number of conditions, for example, autoimmune diseases like sarcoidosis and autoimmune hepatitis, joint as well as muscle conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and some allergies. A few cancers are also treated with this medication.

The drug restricts the release of some chemicals in the body. It results in inflammation, thus controlling or treating the above-mentioned health conditions. When it comes to side effects, the drug can cause

• Excessive urination
• Gastric problems
• Confusion
• Disturbances in the central as well as nervous system
• Increases thirst

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Asthma

• Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• Allergy

• Weight Gain

• Headache

• Vertigo

• Depressed Mood

• Nausea

• Acne

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medication has an impact upto 4 to 8 hours of its consumption, while It gets excreted through urine.

• What is the onset of action?

  The time within this medication starts showing its result is 1.5 to 2 hours after oral dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are not recommended to use this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  Its habit forming tendency is not reported till now.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women are not adequate to use this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Defcort 30 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Tenflay 30 MG Tablet

  Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd

• Decdan Next 30 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Deftor 30 MG Tablet

  Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd

• Alzcort 30 MG Tablet

  Alembic Ltd

• Predly 1% Eye Drops

  Indswift Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication belongs to glucocorticoids. It works by acting on the glucocorticoid receptor and inhibits the chemical substances that cause inflammation and allergic reaction

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Carbamazepine

  The desired effect of this medication will not be achieved if these medicines are taken together. An alternate medicatiion or suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

  Ketoconazole

  The concentration of this medication will increase if taken with Ketoconazole. Monitoring of undesired effects is necessary. Alternative medicine or suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

  Antidiabetic medicines

  The desired effect of anti-diabetic agents will not be achieved if taken with this medication. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. An alternate medicine or suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

  Rifampin

  The desired effect of this medication will not be achieved if these medications are taken together. An alternate medicines or suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Diabetes

  The medication may alter blood glucose levels and decrease the effects of anti-diabetic medicines. Frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary. Inform the doctor if you are taking this medication and suitable dose adjustments or alternative medication is recommended based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.