Dezomac: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dezomac Benefits

Dezomac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Dezomac Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.9 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dezomac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dezomac is used -

Severe

Bone degradation
Bone Fracture

Moderate

Electrolyte imbalance
Cataract
Depressed mood
Erythema

Mild

Headache
Acne
Nausea or vomiting

Dezomac Related Warnings

Is the use of Dezomac safe for pregnant women?

Severe
Is the use of Dezomac safe during breastfeeding?

Severe
What is the effect of Dezomac on the Kidneys?

Moderate
What is the effect of Dezomac on the Liver?

Moderate
What is the effect of Dezomac on the Heart?

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Dezomac with Other Drugs

Dezomac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Carbamazepine

Rifampicin

Leflunomide

Dexamethasone

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Typhoid-Ty 21a Vaccine

Moderate

Dezomac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dezomac unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Myasthenia Gravis

How to use Dezomac?

General precautions for Dezomac

Frequently asked Questions about Dezomac

Question over 5 years ago

Can Dezomac raise blood sugar?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Dezomac can raise blood sugar in diabetic patients. It raises blood sugar level by increasing the glucose production in the body and decreasing the effect of insulin which is produced by the pancreas. However, keep your doctor informed while taking this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Dezomac work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Dezomac works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation (swelling). This results in reduced inflammation (swelling) and provides relief from the symptoms associated with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Dezomac more effective than prednisolone in diabetic patients?

Dr. Ashish Mishra MBBS , Pathology

Yes, Dezomac have been reported to be more effective than prednisolone in people with diabetes.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Dezomac?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Dezomac is a brand name of deflazacort. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid). It is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly in adults and in children 5 years of age and older.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Dezomac contain steroids?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Dezomac belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid) which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. They should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some body-builders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.