Immunocort Suspension is used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn't work normally & is unable to distinguish between a foreign cell & a native cell. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells & organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Immunocort Suspension is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the receptors that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. Immunocort Suspension binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation & autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Thus, a Immunocort Suspension class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Immunocort Suspension makes organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Immunocort Suspension is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Immunocort Suspension can be taken with or without food and swallowed whole with a water glass. Do not crush, chew or break it. The liquid form of Immunocort Suspension can be taken as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Immunocort Suspension based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremors, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Immunocort Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Do not quit taking deflazacort without consulting your physician. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, a disturbed stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss may be caused by stopping the medication suddenly.

Before starting Immunocort Suspension, please inform your doctor that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Immunocort Suspension. Extra care is to be taken when a patient has an already existing infection being treated (systemic infection) or has recently had some live virus vaccines. Doctors' consultation is required as Immunocort Suspension is not safe to use during pregnancy.

Immunocort Suspension is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Immunocort Suspension is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells, slows their activity, and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body. 

Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney & liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Immunocort Suspension.  This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Immunocort Suspension. Before taking Immunocort Suspension for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.