Defiz Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Defiz Suspension belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. Its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties give it the ability to treat a wide range of conditions in children. It is also one of the primary medicines used for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in infants and children.
Many modern health problems involve inflammation. When the immune system goes into action, inflammation can get out of control and cause damage or pain. Defiz Suspension is a chemical that can stop inflammation
Many modern health problems involve inflammation. When the immune system goes into action, inflammation can get out of control and cause damage or pain. Defiz Suspension is a chemical that can stop inflammation
Uses of Defiz Suspension in children
- Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
- Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
- Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
- Treatment of Cancer
Benefits of Defiz Suspension for your child
In Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, characterized by muscle weakness and atrophy due to the effect of the body’s immune system mechanisms. Defiz Suspension slows the progression of DMD. The exact mechanism by which it acts is unclear, but it is thought to help mediate the condition by suppressing the immune system. For DMD, Defiz Suspension is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Defiz Suspension 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
Defiz Suspension 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
Defiz Suspension 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.
Side effects of Defiz Suspension in children
Defiz Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Defiz
- Common cold
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Cushing syndrome
- Cough
- Abnormal hair growth
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Obesity
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How can I give Defiz Suspension to my child?
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. Defiz Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Defiz Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Defiz Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
How Defiz Suspension works
Defiz Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Defiz Suspension decreases the formation of chemical substances like prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and interleukins that are involved in inflammation, allergy, and cell multiplication. It also suppresses the immune system and stops the immune mechanisms from causing any self-damage to the body.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Defiz Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Defiz Suspension is recommended.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Defiz Suspension to your child.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Defiz Suspension to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Defiz Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defiz Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Defiz Suspension to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Prefer giving Defiz Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
- Avoid giving antacids along with Defiz Suspension. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Defiz Suspension and antacids.
- Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Defiz Suspension can make it harder for your child to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you notice any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.
- Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Seek the doctor’s guidance to taper the dose gradually as sudden withdrawal may result in a steroid withdrawal syndrome.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Glucocorticoids
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Defiz Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Defiz Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Defiz Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
In what conditions should I avoid giving Defiz Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Defiz Suspension to your child if they have conditions like cardiac disease or congestive heart failure (except in the presence of active rheumatic carditis), hypertension, thromboembolic disorders, or diabetes mellitus. Defiz Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
What do I need to know about Defiz Suspension and my child’s immunizations?
For certain vaccines (live or live-attenuated vaccines), your child will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks before starting Defiz Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Defiz Suspension.
How can I store Defiz Suspension at home?
Keep the medicine in a cool dry place out of the reach of children and pets. This will help avoid any accidental intake.
My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Defiz Suspension to my child?
Ans: Prolonged intake of Defiz Suspension can lead to mental illness as well as a seizure disorder. Therefore, any child who is already suffering from seizure disorder should not take Defiz Suspension.
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