Decotaz 6mg Tablet (Deflazacort 6mg)

Medical Description

Decotaz 6mg Tab contains a steroid known as Deflazacort.

Uses of Decotaz 6 MG

Asthma, arthritis and allergies
Treat problems related to your skin, heart, kidney, digestive system, blood or eyes
Treatment of tumours
Post-transplant to suppress the immune system

Contraindications of Decotaz 6 MG

If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine
If you are having or recently had any vaccination with live vaccine
If you have an infection

Side effects of Decotaz 6 MG

Swelling of hands, feet, ankles, face
Weight gain
Nausea
Increased blood glucose
Increased hunger
Increased risk of getting infections
Irregular periods
Mood changes – irritability, suicidal thoughts
Acne, hair growth on face
Allergic reactions like itching, hives, rashes (urticaria)

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have a history of depression or mania or family history of mental illness
You have fits
You have diabetes or high blood pressure
You are suffering from stomach ulcers
You have kidney, liver or heart disease
You have tumour of adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma)
You have weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis)
You have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)
You have a problem with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
You have an infection in your eye due to herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes)
You ever had a tuberculosis
You have irregular menses
Anyone in your family has chickenpox, measles and you have never had it earlier. You could be seriously affected
You are going to take any vaccine

Mode of Action of Decotaz 6 MG

How Does It Work?
Corticosteroids are present naturally in the body, taking extra Corticosteroid like Deflazacort helps to treat various diseases involving inflammation
Deflazacort controls inflammation and helps in reducing allergies and autoimmune reactions

Directions for Use of Decotaz 6 MG

Swallow the tablet as a whole with a glass of water, or take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Take this medication daily at identical time.

Interactions of Decotaz 6 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Medicines used to treat diabetes
Medicines used to treat fits or epilepsy like Phenobarbitone, Primidone, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Acetazolamide
Caution is needed when taking it with Ciprofloxacin as it can lead to tendon damage
Oral contraceptives
Medicines used to treat pain (painkillers) like Aspirin
Medicines used to treat some types of cancer like Aminoglutethimide
Medicines used to treat fungal infections like Ketoconazole
Water tablets (Diuretics) like Spironolactone, Triamterene or Amiloride
Medicines used for thinning your blood like Warfarin, caution required and be watchful for bleeding
Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (TB) like Rifampicin or Rifabutin
Medicines used to treat indigestion and heartburn like antacids, keep a gap of at least two hours between the two
Medicines used to treat asthma (Salbutamol and Theophylline)
Interactions with food items
The administration of this medicine with food does not affect the way this medicine works. Deflazacort may be taken with or without food.

Storage and disposal of Decotaz 6 MG

Store this medicine below 25°C and keep it out of the reach of children.

Dosage of Decotaz 6 MG

Overdose
If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of the medicine to compensate for the missed one.