Ridecort
Ridecort Products are primarily used for
Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions, Cancer
About Ridecort Products
Uses of Ridecort Products
Deflazacort is used in the treatment of Inflammatory conditions, Autoimmune conditions and cancer.
Ridecort Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Ridecort are Increased appetite, Weight gain, Abdominal pain, Mood changes, Cushingoid syndrome, Excessive hair growth on face, Central obesity, Polyuria, Constipation, Irritability, Fever, Back pain, Erythema (skin redness), Rash, Nausea, Nosebleeds, Stretch marks.
How Ridecort Products work
Deflazacort 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).
Patient Concerns about Ridecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Ridecort Products
Frequently asked questions about Deflazacort
Q. Is Ridecort 12 Tablet a steroid?
Yes, Ridecort 12 Tablet is a steroid medicine also known as glucocorticoids which occur naturally in the body. These glucocorticoids help to maintain health and wellbeing. Ridecort 12 Tablet increases the corticosteroids levels in the body which helps in treating various illnesses involving inflammation (redness, tenderness, heat and swelling).
Q. What is Ridecort 12 Tablet used for?
Ridecort 12 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.
Q. How does Ridecort 12 Tablet work?
Ridecort 12 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.
Q. Is Ridecort 12 Tablet better than Prednisone?
Clinical studies have shown that Ridecort 12 Tablet has a similar effect as that of prednisone. Moreover, Ridecort 12 Tablet is better tolerated when used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. However, consult your doctor for the right treatment of your condition.
Q. Is Ridecort 12 Tablet a painkiller?
No, Ridecort 12 Tablet is not a painkiller. It belongs to the class of medicines known as steroids.
Q. Can I take Ridecort 12 Tablet with Tamsulosin?
Yes, Ridecort 12 Tablet can be taken with Tamsulosin. No harmful effects or any other interactions have been reported when they are used together.
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