Deflazacort 6 mg tablets are oral corticosteroids used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, autoimmune diseases, severe allergies, and various inflammatory conditions like asthma and arthritis

They work by reducing inflammation and suppressing an overactive immune system, with lower impact on metabolism than prednisone.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): Helps slow muscle degeneration and preserve strength in both adults and children.

Inflammatory Disorders: Provides relief from symptoms of arthritis, asthma, and severe allergic reactions.

Autoimmune Conditions: Manages diseases where the immune system attacks the body, such as psoriasis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Deflazacort suspension is an oral corticosteroid medication primarily used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children (typically 2–5+ years).

It acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant, reducing muscle inflammation and slowing disease progression. It is often taken once daily, with doses determined by body weight.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD): Helps slow the progression of muscle weakness and preserves mobility in children (typically aged 5 and older).

Inflammatory Conditions: Provides relief from severe asthma, allergies, and inflammatory bowel diseases (like ulcerative colitis).

Autoimmune Management: Treats conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and eczema by lowering the immune system's overactive response.

Classification: It belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids (or glucocorticoids).

Mechanism of Action: It works by blocking the production of specific chemical messengers (prostaglandins and cytokines) that cause inflammation, swelling, and allergic reactions in the body. It also suppresses an overactive immune system, making it effective for autoimmune diseases.

Severe Allergic Conditions: Treats anaphylaxis, asthma flare-ups, and severe seasonal or year-round allergies.

Rheumatic Disorders: Relieves joint pain, swelling, and stiffness in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and psoriatic arthritis.

Autoimmune Diseases: Manages Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and other disorders where the immune system attacks healthy tissue.