Description:
Deffy 12mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, and cancer. Deffy 12mg Tablet works by inhibiting the release of substances that cause swelling or by changing how the immune system works. It can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Use of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as increased appetite, weight gain, frequent urge to urinate, Cushing syndrome, cough, upper respiratory tract infection, abnormal hair growth, obesity, and nasopharyngitis. If any of these side effects bother you, let your doctor know. Deffy 12mg Tablet can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat. Before taking the medicine, you should let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions | Treatment of Autoimmune conditions | Treatment of Cancer
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Side Effects:
Weight gain | Frequent urge to urinate | Cushing syndrome | Cough | Upper respiratory tract infection | Abnormal hair growth | Obesity | Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deffy 12mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Deffy 12mg Tablet with salad and vegetable diet.
Introduction:
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions Deffy 12mg Tablet 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 Deffy 12mg Tablet 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 Deffy 12mg Tablet 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:
Deffy 12mg Tablet is a corticosteroid. It increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body and works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation and suppresses immunity to stop self damage to the body by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants or cancer).
Safety Advice:
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- Alcohol : UNSAFE
- It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deffy 12mg Tablet.
- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Deffy 12mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Deffy 12mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
- Driving : SAFE
- Deffy 12mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Deffy 12mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Deffy 12mg Tablet is recommended.
- Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Deffy 12mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Deffy 12mg Tablet is recommended.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose of Deffy 12mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Facts:
Chemical Class::Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::HORMONES|Action Class::Glucocorticoids
Product Primary Uses:
Treatment of Inflammatory conditions | Treatment of Autoimmune conditions | Treatment of Cancer
Lactation Interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Driving Interaction:
SAFE
Kidney Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction:
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Other Drugs Interaction:
UNSAFE
Manufacturer Address:
BUILDING NO. 83, FIRST FLOOR, VILLAGE RAIPUR KALAN, CHANDIGARH Chandigarh CH 160102 IN
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