Mahacort DZ Suspension 30 ml

Mahacort DZ 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.

Mahacort DZ 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. Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Mahacort DZ Suspension makes organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Mahacort DZ Suspension is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension can be taken as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension, please inform your doctor that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension is not safe to use during pregnancy.

Mahacort DZ 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). Mahacort DZ Suspension is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells, slows their activity, and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body. 

Most of the side effects of Mahacort DZ Suspension do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, excessive abdominal fat, runny or stuffy nose, skin redness, irritability, abdominal discomfort or pain, irregular behaviour, fever, back pain, acne, nausea, restlessness, nosebleeds and stretch marks.

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 Mahacort DZ 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 Mahacort DZ Suspension. Before taking Mahacort DZ Suspension for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions.