Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension

Description

Introduction

In Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD) Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy due to the effect of the body’s immune system mechanisms. Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension slows the progression of DMD. The exact mechanism by which it acts is unclear, but it is thought to help mediate the condition by suppressing the immune system. For DMD, Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age. In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension gives relief in inflammatory conditions that affect muscles and joints such as arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. It also helps manage other inflammatory conditions such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, ulcerative colitis, and allergies. It works by blocking certain chemicals that cause pain and swelling. In Treatment of Autoimmune conditions Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension gives relief in autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, etc. It works by lowering your immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, pain, itching, and other allergic-type reactions. In Treatment of Cancer Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension helps in the treatment of a variety of cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It works by suppressing the immune system thereby reducing inflammation around the site of cancer. It is used specifically to decrease swelling (edema), associated with tumors of the spine and brain. Moreover, it helps to treat or prevent allergic reactions in cancer patients.

Benefits

Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins that are involved in inflammation, allergy, and cell multiplication. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.

How to use

Safety Advice

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension is recommended. Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension to your child. - Liver : CAUTION - Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defagem 6mg/5ml Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.