Flacort Suspension 60ml

✔️ Side Effects of Flacort

• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Facial puffiness or swelling
• Increased hair growth
• Stomach discomfort or indigestion
• Mood changes or difficulty sleeping
• Increased blood glucose
• Fluid retention
• Increased susceptibility to infections

With prolonged or high-dose treatment, additional effects may occur, including Cushingoid features, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, eye problems, and suppression of the body's natural corticosteroid production.

✔️ Dosage & Administration

• Children: The dose must be calculated according to the child's condition and weight. Long-term treatment may affect growth and development, so regular medical monitoring is important.
• Older Adults: Older patients may be more susceptible to osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, infections and other corticosteroid-related complications.
• Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only when the expected benefit justifies the potential risk. The decision should be made with the treating doctor.
• Breastfeeding: Systemic corticosteroids may pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor to assess the appropriate dose, duration and potential effects on the infant.

✔️ থেরাপিউটিক ক্লাস

Glucocorticoids

✔️ Precautions and Warnings

• Infections: Flacort can weaken the immune system and may make infections more likely or mask their symptoms. Report fever, persistent sore throat or other signs of infection.
• Diabetes: Corticosteroids may increase blood glucose. Blood sugar monitoring and adjustment of diabetes treatment may be necessary.
• High blood pressure or heart disease: Fluid retention and changes in blood pressure may worsen certain conditions.
• Kidney or liver problems: Inform your doctor before treatment so your suitability and monitoring needs can be assessed.
• Stomach ulcers: Tell your doctor if you have a history of peptic ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly if you take NSAIDs.
• Bone health: Long-term use may increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.
• Eye conditions: Corticosteroids may worsen glaucoma or certain eye infections and can contribute to cataracts with prolonged use.
• Mental health: Mood changes, anxiety, insomnia or other psychiatric effects may occur.
• Tuberculosis or other chronic infections: Tell your doctor if you have current or previous tuberculosis or another significant infection.
• Vaccination: Live vaccines may be unsuitable during treatment with immunosuppressive corticosteroid doses.
• Surgery or serious illness: Inform healthcare professionals that you are taking or have recently taken corticosteroids, as additional steroid coverage may sometimes be needed.

✔️ Contraindications:

Flacort should not be used in patients with a known allergy to deflazacort or any ingredient in the product. Systemic fungal infections and certain untreated infections may make corticosteroid treatment unsafe. Live vaccines are generally avoided during immunosuppressive corticosteroid treatment.

✔️ Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, and vaccines you use. Important interactions may involve:

• NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, which may increase the risk of gastrointestinal irritation or bleeding.
• Diabetes medicines, because corticosteroids can raise blood glucose and affect treatment requirements.
• Rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin and barbiturates, which may reduce corticosteroid exposure.
• Ritonavir and certain antifungal medicines, which may increase corticosteroid exposure.
• Diuretics and other medicines affecting potassium, which may increase the risk of electrolyte disturbances in some circumstances.
• Anticoagulants, such as warfarin, because the effect on blood clotting may change.
• Vaccines, particularly live vaccines, because immune suppression can affect vaccine safety.
• Do not start, stop or adjust medicines without professional advice.