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What is Flezacor

Flezacor is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.
Flezacor is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.
Flezacor is not a cure for muscular dystrophy, but this medicine may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability.
Flezacor may also be used for purposes not listed in Flezacor guide.

Flezacor side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with Flezacor. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:

Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Flezacor dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Muscular Dystrophy:

0.9 mg/kg orally once a day
Comments:
-If tablets are used, round up to the nearest possible dose
-If oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter.
-If this drug is administered for more than a few days, do not abruptly discontinue.
-Dose modifications are recommended for use with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors and inducers .
Use: Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Muscular Dystrophy:

5 years or older: 0.9 mg/kg orally once a day
Comments:
-If tablets are used, round up to the nearest possible dose
-If oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter (mL).
-If this drug is administered for more than a few days, do not abruptly discontinue.
-Dose modifications are recommended for use with CYP450 3A4 inhibitors and inducers .
Use: Treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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Defocart 6mg TAB / 100 $7.48
6 mg10 Tablet$1.12
6 mg10 Tablet$1.12
Defrut 6 mg Tablet $0.11
30 mg6 Tablet$3.11
DEFZA 24 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $2.92Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
DEFZA 30 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each) $4.10Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Defza 6 mg Tablet $0.11
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6 mg10 Tablet$1.04
Defzamick 12 mg Tablet $0.19
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30 mg10 Tablet$2.80
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Dextracort 6 mg Tablet $0.14
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DEXTRACORT tab 6 mg x 10's $1.40Esma
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Dextracort 30 mg Tablet $0.28
30 mg x 10's $2.80
DEXTRACORT tab 30 mg x 10's $2.80Esma
Dextracort 30mg TAB / 10 $2.80
Dezacor 18mg TAB / 6 $1.89
DEZACOR tab 24 mg x 6's $2.45Aristo
DEZACOR tab 30 mg x 6's $2.97Aristo
Dezacor 6mg Syrup $0.86Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Dezacor 30 ml Suspension $0.12
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Dezacortin 6 mg Tablet $0.07
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Dezo 6mg TAB / 10 $1.06
DEZO tab 6 mg x 10's $1.15Allenge
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Flaze 6mg TAB / 60 $7.14
Flaze 6 mg Tablet $0.12
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6 mg x 10's $1.26
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Safecort 5 mg Tablet $0.01
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Solme 8 mg Tablet $0.13
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Flezacor - Frequently asked Questions

Can Flezacor be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

How should I take Flezacor?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

You may take Flezacor with or without food.

Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets provided to you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

To make swallowing easier, you may crush the Flezacor tablet and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save it for later use.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine using only the dosing syringe provided. If you do not have this dosing syringe, ask your pharmacist for one.

To improve the flavor of Flezacor liquid, you may mix your measured dose with 3 to 4 ounces of milk or fruit juice (but not grapefruit juice). Drink this mixture right away and do not save it for later.

Flezacor can lower blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to get sick from being around others who are ill. Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with Flezacor.

Call your doctor if you have signs of infection (fever, chills, body aches, sweating, mouth sores, skin sores, warmth or redness, vomiting, diarrhea, painful urination).

If you use this medicine long-term, you may need frequent blood tests. Your blood pressure, vision, and bone density may also need to be checked.

Tell your doctor if you have any changes in weight. Flezacor doses are based on weight, and any changes may affect the dose.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Flezacor.

You should not stop using Flezacor suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Throw away any Flezacor liquid that has not been used within 1 month after you first opened the bottle.

What other drugs will affect Flezacor?

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Flezacor, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Who should not take Flezacor?

You should not use Flezacor if you are allergic to it.

To make sure Flezacor is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Long-term use of steroids may lead to bone loss (osteoporosis), especially if you smoke, if you do not exercise, if you do not get enough vitamin D or calcium in your diet, or if you have a family history of osteoporosis.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Flezacor can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Flezacor can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Flezacor is not approved for use by anyone younger than 5 years old.

Can Flezacor be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Flezacor be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

Reviews

Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Flezacor, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Flezacor. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

Patient reports

Patient reported useful

No survey data has been collected yet


One patient reported side effects

Does the Flezacor Have Any Side Effects?
Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Flezacor. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Flezacor.
Patients%
No side effects1
100.0%


Patient reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


Five patients reported frequency of use

How often should I take Flezacor?
According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Flezacor should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients%
Once in a day4
80.0%
3 times in a day1
20.0%


Eight patients reported doses

What is the specific doses you have used?
Flezacor May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients%
11-50mg5
62.5%
6-10mg2
25.0%
201-500mg1
12.5%


Two patients reported time for results

How long will I use Flezacor before I begin to notice the effect?
According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Flezacor. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Flezacor kindly click here
Patients%
1 day2
100.0%


One patient reported administration

When is the best condition to take Flezacor: Before or after food?
Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Flezacor is best taken at Empty stomach. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients%
Empty stomach1
100.0%


Two patients reported age

Patients%
46-601
50.0%
> 601
50.0%


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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology