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Rapcas 6mg Tablet is a product of Dr Lee & Morris Pharma Pvt Ltd

Composition: Deflazacort (6mg)

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

Description:

Rapcas 6mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used for the treatment of various diseases and conditions such as inflammatory conditions and autoimmune conditions.

Rapcas 6mg 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.

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.

Rapcas 6mg 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. 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:

  • Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
  • Treatment of Autoimmune conditions

Directions For 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. Rapcas 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
Avoid Rapcas 6mg Tablet 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 Rapcas

  • 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 Rapcas 6mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Rapcas 6mg Tablet 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
Rapcas 6mg Tablet 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
UNSAFE
Rapcas 6mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Rapcas 6mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Rapcas 6mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Rapcas 6mg Tablet a steroid?

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

What is Rapcas 6mg Tablet used for?

Rapcas 6mg Tablet 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 Rapcas 6mg Tablet work?

Rapcas 6mg Tablet 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 Rapcas 6mg Tablet better than Prednisone?

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

Is Rapcas 6mg Tablet a painkiller?

No, Rapcas 6mg Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.

Can I take Rapcas 6mg Tablet with Tamsulosin?

Affirmative, Rapcas 6mg Tablet 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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