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Defstead 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.
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Is the use of Defstead safe for pregnant women?
Defstead has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Defstead without medical advice.
Is the use of Defstead safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Defstead may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Defstead should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Defstead on the Kidneys?
Defstead can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Defstead on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Defstead. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Defstead on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Defstead. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Defstead 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 Defstead unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Defstead habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Defstead has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Defstead does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Defstead should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Defstead for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Defstead
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Defstead together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Defstead
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Defstead and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Defstead belongs to the class of drugs called steroids (corticosteroid) which are used to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions. They should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which some body-builders use, without prescription to build muscle mass.
Yes, Defstead may cause weight gain in some cases. This may be caused due to increased appetite and fluid retention in patients taking this medicine. You are recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle which includes a balanced diet along with 30 mins of physical workout. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this medicine do inform your doctor right away.
Yes, only if Defstead is taken along with any one of these drugs which are bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, and torsemide then it may lead to low potassium levels in the blood. Taking this medicine with one of these drugs can result in increased loss of potassium from your body. It is recommended to avoid these medicines if you are taking Defstead.
Ideally Defstead can be taken with food or without food because its absorption is not affected by the food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.
Yes, Defstead can raise blood sugar in diabetic patients. It raises blood sugar level by increasing the glucose production in the body and decreasing the effect of insulin which is produced by the pancreas. However, keep your doctor informed while taking this drug.
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)