Emflaza

Emflaza
Fabbricante: Lupin

Emflaza - corticosteroide, è stato progettato per il trattamento della distrofia muscolare di Duchenne (DMD) nei pazienti di età superiore ai 5 anni.

6mg

Confezione Risparmio Per compressa Prezzo Ordine
180 compresse € 203.01 € 0.64 € 114.82
120 compresse € 123.57 € 0.74 € 88.32
90 compresse € 79.44 € 0.88 € 79.48
60 compresse € 39.72 € 1.10 € 66.23
30 compresse € 1.77 € 52.97

24mg

Confezione Risparmio Per compressa Prezzo Ordine
120 compresse € 88.18 € 4.05 € 485.94
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90 compresse € 46.27 € 4.27 € 384.32
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60 compresse € 22.02 € 4.42 € 265.04
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36 compresse € 4.40 € 4.66 € 167.84
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24 compresse € 4.78 € 114.82

30mg

Confezione Risparmio Per compressa Prezzo Ordine
90 compresse € 88.24 € 4.91 € 441.76
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60 compresse € 35.28 € 5.30 € 318.05
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36 compresse € 8.81 € 5.64 € 203.18
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24 compresse € 5.89 € 141.33
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Deflazacort tablets

What is this medicine?

Deflazacort a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity to deflazacort;
  • Alterations in Endocrine Function: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, and hyperglycemia;
  • Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection: Increased risk of new, exacerbation, dissemination, or reactivation of latent infections, which can be severe and at times fatal;
  • Alterations in Cardiovascular/Renal Function: elevated blood pressure and sodium, and for decreased potassium level;
  • Gastrointestinal Perforation: GI disorders;
  • Behavioral and Mood Disturbances: euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and psychosis;
  • Effects on Bones: decreases in bone mineral density;
  • Serious Skin Rashes;
  • Ophthalmic Effects: May include cataracts, infections, and glaucoma;
  • Vaccination: Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

How should I use this medicine?

The recommended once-daily dosage is approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day administered orally. Discontinue gradually when administered for more than a few day..

What may interact with this medicine?

  • Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Give one third of the recommended dosage;
  • Avoid use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers, as they may reduce efficacy.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine?

The most common adverse reactions are Cushingoid appearance, weight increased, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, pollakiuria, hirsutism, central obesity, and nasopharyngitis.