Substitutes for Orthocort-6 Tab 6s
| Medicine | Company | Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defza 6mg Tab | Wallace Pharma | ₹46.80 | — |
| Caflacort 6mg Tab 6s | Ranbaxy | ₹48.00 | — |
| Alzcort 6mg Tablet 6s | Alembic Pharma | ₹48.00 | — |
| Nestacort Syrup | CIPLA | ₹50.25 | — |
| Tenflay 6mg Tab | Dr. Reddy | ₹52.98 | — |
| Deflaz 6 mg Tablet 6s | Intas | ₹57.00 | — |
| Defcort Suspension 30ml | Macleods | ₹57.75 | — |
| Ducort 6mg Tablet 6s | Aareen Healthcare | ₹59.40 | — |
| Deflazen 6mg Tablet 6s | Torrent Pharma | ₹64.20 | — |
| Dezacor 6mg Suspension 30ml | Aristo Pharma | ₹67.20 | — |
| Deflazacure 6mg Oral Suspension 30ml | Zenicure Labs | ₹68.00 | — |
| Nestacort 6 mg Tablet 6s | CIPLA | ₹69.50 | — |
| Decdan Next 6mg Tablet 10s | Wockhardt | ₹71.00 | — |
| Deflor 6 mg Tablet 6s | Astra Zeneca | ₹71.25 | — |
| Asteride 6 mg Tablet 6s | Dr. Reddy | ₹73.50 | — |
| Cortisure 6mg Tablet 6s | Alembic Pharma | ₹76.12 | — |
| Defla Cortil Tablet 10s | Micro Labs | ₹80.00 | — |
| Defstar 6 mg Tablet 10s | Centaur Labs | ₹80.23 | — |
| Cort 6mg Tablet 10s | Daksh Pharma | ₹82.00 | — |
| Microcort 6mg Tablet | Micro Labs | ₹82.00 | — |
| Dezacor 6mg Tablet 10s | Aristo Pharma | ₹97.00 | — |
| Defcort-6mg Tab 6s | Macleods | ₹102.50 | — |
| DFZ 6mg Tablet 10s | Ipca Labs | ₹105.60 | — |
| Defnalone 6mg Tab | Lupin | ₹106.50 | — |
| Decotaz 30 mg Tablet 6s | Intas | ₹247.98 | — |
Uses of Orthocort-6 Tab 6s
Deflazacort is an anti-inflammatory durg and helps in reducing inflammation. Generally used along with tamsulosin in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy .
Side Effects of Orthocort-6 Tab 6s
GI disturbances, musculoskeletal, endocrine, neuropsychiatric, ophthalmic, fluid and electrolyte disturbances; susceptible to infection, impaired healing, hypersensitivity, skin atrophy, striae, telangiectasia, acne, myocardial rupture following recent MI, thromboembolism.
Drug Interactions
Antacids, ACE inhibitors, acetazolamide, adrenergic neuron blockers, antidiabetics, aspirin, barbiturate, β-blockers, calcium-channel blockers, carbamazepine, carbenoxolone, cardiac glycosides, clonidine, coumarins, diazoxide, diuretics, erythromycin, hydralazine, ketoconazole, methotrexate, methyldopa, mifepristone, minoxidil, moxonidine, nitrates, nitroprusside, NSAIDs, oestrogens, phenytoin, primidone, rifamycins, ritonavir, somatropin, β2 sympathomimetics, theophylline, vaccines.
Contraindications
Systemic infection; live virus vaccines in those receiving immunosuppressive doses.
Mechanism of Action
Deflazacort, derived from prednisolone, is a corticosteroid with mainly glucocorticoid activity. An anti-inflammatory dose of 6 mg deflazacort is equiv to 5 mg prednisolone.
Special Precautions
Adrenal suppression and infection, child, adolescents, elderly, history of TB and steroid myopathy, hypertension, recent MI, CHF, liver failure, renal impairment, DM and glaucoma (including family history), osteoporosis, corneal perforation, severe affective disorders, epilepsy, peptic ulcer, hypothyroidism, pregnancy and lactation.
How to Use
Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.
How to Store
Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.
Safety Concerns
- Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
- Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
- Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.
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Written by: SastiMedic Medical Team
Reviewed by: Registered Pharmacist