Drug reference
deflazacort
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Drug class
Miscellaneous (Miscellaneous)
Mechanism of action
Corticosteroid prodrug, whose active metabolite, 21-desDFZ, acts through the glucocorticoid receptor to exert anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects The precise mechanism by which deflazacort exerts its therapeutic effects in patients with DMD is unknown
Common side effects
- Cough
- Weight gain
- Pollakiuria
- Cushingoid appearance
- increased appetite
- upper respiratory tract infection.
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is deflazacort?
deflazacort belongs to: Miscellaneous.
How does deflazacort work?
Corticosteroid prodrug, whose active metabolite, 21-desDFZ, acts through the glucocorticoid receptor to exert anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects The precise mechanism by which deflazacort exerts its therapeutic effects in patients with DMD is unknown
What are the common side effects of deflazacort?
Cough, Weight gain, Pollakiuria, Cushingoid appearance, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection.
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