Mahacort DZ Suspension
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ Suspension is a chemical that can stop inflammation
Uses of Mahacort DZ Suspension in children
- Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy(DMD)
- Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
- Treatment of Autoimmune conditions
- Treatment of Cancer
Benefits of Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ 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, Mahacort DZ Suspension is approved to be used in children above 5 years of age.
In Treatment of Inflammatory conditions
Mahacort DZ 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
Mahacort DZ 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
Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension in children
Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ
- 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 Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Mahacort DZ Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
Avoid Mahacort DZ Suspension with salad and vegetable diet.
How Mahacort DZ Suspension works
Mahacort DZ Suspension is a corticosteroid medicine. It acts like the body’s natural anti-inflammatory hormones called glucocorticoids. Mahacort DZ 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
Mahacort DZ Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ Suspension is recommended.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child.
Dose alterations may be required in severe kidney disease. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Mahacort DZ Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mahacort DZ Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if I forget to give Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension with food as an empty stomach can trigger acidity and gastric reflux.
- Avoid giving antacids along with Mahacort DZ Suspension. If both need to be given, leave a gap of at least 2 hours between administration of Mahacort DZ Suspension and antacids.
- Do not give it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Mahacort DZ 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
User feedback
Patients taking Mahacort DZ Suspension
Twice A Day
46%
Thrice A Day
23%
Once A Day
23%
Alternate Day
8%
What are you using Mahacort DZ Suspension for?
Severe allerg*
100%
*Severe allergic reaction
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Mahacort DZ Suspension?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Mahacort DZ Suspension?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Mahacort DZ Suspension on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Q. Is Mahacort DZ Suspension a steroid?
Yes, Mahacort DZ Suspension is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Mahacort DZ Suspension increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. In what conditions should I avoid giving Mahacort DZ Suspension to my child?
Avoid giving Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ Suspension should also be avoided if your child has a family history of active TB, active herpes infection, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, or renal insufficiency.
Q. What do I need to know about Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension. Hence, your child needs to receive all immunizations according to immunization guidelines before they start taking Mahacort DZ Suspension.
Q. How can I store Mahacort DZ 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.
Q. My child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Mahacort DZ Suspension to my child?
Ans: Prolonged intake of Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension.
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