Deflacan-6

Deflazacort is a steroid that is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Effective in Treating:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Synovitis
• Spondylitis
• Chronic Low back Pain
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Secretive Otitis Media

DEFLACAN-6 is not a cure for muscular dystrophy, but deflazacort may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability.

DEFLACAN-6 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Deflazacort may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

• fever, chills, sore throat, weakness.
• severe or ongoing diarrhea.
• any skin rash, no matter how mild.
• blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights.
• swelling in your hands, feet, or lower legs.
• severe muscle weakness.
• decreased adrenal gland hormones--weakness, diarrhea, nausea, menstrual changes, skin discoloration, craving salty foods, and feeling light-headed.
• increased adrenal gland hormones--weight gain in your face and upper back, slow wound healing, skin discoloration, acne, thinning skin, increased body hair, tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes.
• high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
• low potassium level--leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness or limp feeling.

Deflazacort can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Common side effects of deflazacort may include:

• increased appetite;
• weight gain;
• increased growth of body hair;
• sleep problems;
• cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough;
• frequent urge to urinate; or
• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face and back).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• Heart disease.
• Kidney disease or
• An electrolyte imbalance.