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Brand names: Deflazacort Oral Suspension
12.1 Mechanism of Action Deflazacort is a corticosteroid prodrug, whose active metabolite, 21-desDFZ, acts through the glucocorticoid receptor to exert anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. The precise mechanism by which deflazacort exerts its therapeutic effects in patients with DMD is unknown.
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Photo: [https://imgur.com/oZO3mMA](https://imgur.com/oZO3mMA) 18M 132.277lbs Since April of last year I have been swollen on the left side of my face, just below the eye, next to the nose, since April 2021 I have been swollen, just a month after having covid. The swelling is always there, it's jus
I (22F, Indian) have been experiencing a range of symptoms over the past one month. Have previously suffered from depression and mood issues but have been controlled since the past one year. Family history consists of sister (Sjogrens+Lupus/MCTD possible) and mother (RA) with autoimmune conditions.
As required: * Age: 31 * Sex: female * Height: 5'3" * Weight: \~171lbs (77kgs) * Race: white * Duration of complaint: \~1 year and a half * Location (Geographic and on body): joints, whole body * Any existing relevant medical issues (if any): bipolar type II * Current medications (if any): oxcarbaze
So I was on vacation in spain last week. I went to the doctors after having an allergic reaction from mosquito bites, so I was prescribed deflazacort (a cortisoid, they say it's very tough on the stomach). I stopped eating it after 2 days because it gave me loose stools, but the bites were healing s
Hi, can any ENT specialists assist me? I'll be turning 25 in May (08/05/2000) I weigh approximately 144.1lbs (checked on march 26,2025), and I've been suffering from allergies since around August 2023. (I am 5 feet 3 inches, female of Asian descent- if needed) since my allergies started I was taking
Hi! I’ve been taking Deflazacort 6mg once daily at night for 21 days for plantar fasciitis (with possible inflammation/edema). It helped, and pain has reduced. My doctor didn’t explicitly mention tapering. Today would be Day 21. I want to taper safely and avoid adrenal suppression. Should I start wi
Posting for my grandma. Female, 89, 5'2", 140 lb. Southern Europe and ankle. Diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome with cryoglobulinemia, hypertension, hypothyroidism and the usual laundry list of old people diseases. Current medications: Deflazacort 30mg and hydroxychloroquine 200mg for the Sjogren, so
My mom has discoloured lower legs for more than 3 years now. The skin is black and itchy. Turns shiny at frequent intervals. After visiting a dermatologist for more than a year the condition still persists. He kept telling it was related with her hyperglycaemia, but our internal medicine doctor aske
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Tablet
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Oral