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Defjoy, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Rheumatic Disorder. Secondary and off-label uses of Defjoy have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Defjoy depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Defjoy side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Defjoy are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Defjoy's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Defjoy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Defjoy is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Defjoy are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Defjoy may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Defjoy is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Defjoy is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Defjoy safe for pregnant women?
Defjoy has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Defjoy without medical advice.
Is the use of Defjoy safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Defjoy may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Defjoy should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Defjoy on the Kidneys?
Defjoy may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Defjoy on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Defjoy. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Defjoy on the Heart?
Defjoy can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Defjoy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Defjoy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Defjoy habit forming or addictive?
Defjoy is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Defjoy since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Defjoy only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Defjoy cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Defjoy
There is no information on the effects of taking Defjoy with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Defjoy
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Defjoy with alcohol will be.
Defjoy works by suppressing body's normal immune response to inflammation (swelling). This results in reduced inflammation (swelling) and provides relief from the symptoms associated with the Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Take Defjoy as long as this drug has been prescribed.
Defjoy is a brand name of deflazacort. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid). It is used for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy which is a progressive disease in which the muscles do not function properly in adults and in children 5 years of age and older.
Yes, Defjoy causes stomach upset. It is a known side effect of this medicine. However, the exact cause behind it is unknown. If you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine inform your doctor.
Defjoy comes as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function, hypertension and diabetes. Do no take deflazacort with grapefruit juice (chakotra). Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of this medicine which can lead to very unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Emflaza™ (deflazacort)