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Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension is a product of Dr Kumars Pharmaceuticals
Composition: Deflazacort (6mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension

Description:

Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine used in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It helps reduce muscle inflammation and damage, supporting muscle strength and slowing the progression of muscle weakness over time.

Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension 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.

Employ 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.

Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension 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. Earlier 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:

  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Decrid

  • Increased appetite
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Cushing syndrome
  • Cough
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Abnormal hair growth
  • Weight gain
  • Obesity
  • Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension a steroid?

Affirmative, Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).

What is Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension used for?

Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties. It is used for treating conditions like allergy diseases, anaphylaxis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory skin diseases and autoimmune diseases (these diseases happen when your body’s immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage). The medicine also helps transplant patients as it suppresses the immune system so that the body does not reject the organ.

How does Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension work?

Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. The medicine works by reducing the inflammation which helps in treating many illnesses caused due to active inflammation. Also, it stops the reactions known as autoimmune reactions which occur when your body's immune system attacks the body itself and causes damage.

Is Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension better than Prednisone?

Clinical studies have shown that Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.

Is Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension a painkiller?

No, Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.

Can I take Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension with Tamsulosin?

Affirmative, Decrid 6mg Oral Suspension can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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