Pregnancy Interaction

• Pregnancy:
• You shouldn't use Enzocort (Deflazacort) during pregnancy unless you really have to.
• Corticosteroids taken for a long time or in excessive doses may influence the growth of the fetus.
• Should only be taken when the advantages are greater than the hazards and only with a doctor's permission.
• Nursing:
• A little bit may get into breast milk.
• High doses could slow down a baby's growth or mess up how the adrenal glands work.
• Talk to your doctor before using.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What does Enzocort 6 mg do?
Used to treat asthma, arthritis, skin allergies, and other inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune, and respiratory disorders.

Q2. Is Enzocort a type of steroid?
Yes. It has Deflazacort in it, which is a corticosteroid that helps reduce inflammation.

Q3. How long can I use Enzocort?
Only as directed. Monitoring for adrenal suppression, bone health, and blood sugar fluctuations is necessary for long-term use.

Q4. Can Enzocort make blood sugar levels go up?
Yes. It could raise blood sugar levels, especially in people with diabetes.

Q 5. Is stopping suddenly bad?
Yes. Don't stop all of a sudden. Under the care of a doctor, the dose should be steadily lowered.

Q6. Is it safe for kids?
Yes, but only if a doctor who works with kids gives you a prescription. Long-term use could harm growth.

Q7. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking Enzocort?
Drinking alcohol may make stomach irritation more likely. It's best to stay away.

Expert Advice

• To lower adrenal suppression, take the tablet exactly as directed, and if possible, in the morning.
• Don't stop suddenly; it's important to taper off.
• Watch:
• Sugar in the blood
• Blood pressure
• Bone density (with long-term use)
• Tell your doctor if you have:
• Infection, history of TB
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Risk of osteoporosis
• Stay away from those who have viral infections like measles or chickenpox.
• Long-term users should take vitamin D and calcium supplements only after talking to a doctor.

Side Effects

• Some common side effects are:
• Gaining weight
• More hunger
• Changes in mood
• Blood pressure is high
• High blood sugar
• Upset stomach
• Puffiness in the face (moon face)
• Having trouble sleeping
• Feeling weak or exhausted
• Wounds that take longer to heal
• Seek medical help if you have serious adverse effects:
• Changes in vision
• Very bad infections
• Pain in the bones or broken bones
• Very bad stomach discomfort
• Swelling in the face or feet
• Hard to breathe

 How It Works

• Deflazacort, a kind of corticosteroid, is in Enzocort.
• It works by:
• Lessening inflammation
• Putting a stop to an overly aggressive immunological reaction
• Stopping the release of substances that cause inflammation
• This helps with pain, swelling, redness, and allergy symptoms.

Medicine Interaction

• Tell your doctor if you are taking:
• Rifampicin and clarithromycin are two antibiotics.
• Antifungals: Itraconazole and Ketoconazole
• Phenytoin and Carbamazepine are two anti-seizure drugs.
• Warfarin is a blood thinner.
• Antidiabetic drugs (need to change the dose)
• Diuretics: Can make potassium levels low
• immunizations: You shouldn't get live immunizations while taking steroids.
• Don't mix with other steroids unless your doctor tells you to.

 How to Use

• To lessen gastrointestinal irritation, take the tablet with food.
• Do not crumble or chew; just swallow whole with water.
• Take in the morning if you can.
• Take the precise amount and for the exact amount of time that your doctor tells you to.
• Don't skip doses, and don't quit all at once without tapering.

 Uses / indications

• Enzocort 6 mg is used to treat:
• Allergic diseases
• Inflammation in asthma and COPD
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Autoimmune diseases
• Allergies to the skin (eczema, dermatitis)
• Bowel illness that causes swelling
• Nephrotic syndrome
• Lupus (SLE)
• Inflammation of joints and muscles
• Inflammation of the respiratory tract