Asteride (6mg)

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Published: 2021-11-01T10:10:10+00:00

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What is Asteride (6mg)

Asteride (6mg) is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body.
Asteride (6mg) is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.
Asteride (6mg) is not a cure for muscular dystrophy, but this medicine may improve muscle strength and slow the progression of disability.
Asteride (6mg) may also be used for purposes not listed in Asteride (6mg) guide.

Asteride (6mg) 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 Asteride (6mg). Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection such as:

sudden weakness or ill feeling, fever, chills, sore throat;
sores or white patches in your mouth or throat;
skin sores, warmth or redness under the skin;
stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody or tarry stools, rectal irritation;
pain or burning when you urinate;
night sweats; or
rapid weight loss.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
unusual changes in mood or behavior, severe depression, trouble sleeping;
shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling in your hands or feet;
the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
possible signs of long-term steroid use--weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso); unusual bruising, slow wound healing, thinning skin, acne, increased body hair; weight changes; changes in menstrual periods; feeling tired, anxious, or irritable; or
signs of low adrenal gland hormones--worsening tiredness or muscle weakness, feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and weight loss.

Common side effects may include:

cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, cough;
increased growth of body hair;
increased appetite, weight gain; or
changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).

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)

Asteride (6mg) 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.

Active ingredients: Deflazacort

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Dr Reddy Laboratories Ltd
6 mg	6 Tablet	$0.68	India

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Strength	Quantity	Price, USD	Country
Alnacort (6mg)
1 mg x 100's		$4.20
Alnacort 6mg TAB / 100		$7.35
Arocort (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.11
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.11
6 mg x 10's		$1.11
AROCORT tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.11	Alpha Aromatic
Arocort 6mg TAB / 10		$1.11
Azacortid
Biozac (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.11
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.11
Biozac 30 mg Tablet		$0.47
30 mg x 10's		$4.69
BIOZAC tab 30 mg x 10's		$4.69	Biochemix
Biozac 30mg TAB / 10		$4.69
Biozac 6 mg Tablet		$0.11
6 mg x 10's		$1.11
BIOZAC tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.11	Biochemix
Biozac 6mg TAB / 10		$1.11
Clobak
Cortifox
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.25
Cortifox 6 mg Tablet		$0.12
Cortimax (1 mg)
CORTIMAX tab 1 mg x 6's		$0.21	Zuventus (Zuvista)
CORTIMAX tab 24 mg x 6's		$2.45	Zuventus (Zuvista)
Cortimax 24 mg Tablet		$0.41
6 mg x 6's		$0.69
CORTIMAX 6 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.26	Zuventus Healthcare Ltd
Cortina (6 mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.05
Cortina Sulfamoxole, Trimethoprim SS- TAB / 10		$0.08
D Infla (6mg)
6 mg	6 Tablet	$0.69
D Infla 6 mg Tablet		$0.12
DFZ 6
6 mg	6 Tablet	$0.63
Decort (6 mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.04
Decort 30 mg Tablet		$0.45
Decort 25mg Tablet		$0.10	Meridian Medicare Ltd
Decort 6 mg Tablet		$0.10
DECORT 25MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$0.98	Meridian Medicare Ltd
Defglu (6 mg)
6 mg	6 Tablet	$0.68
30 mg x 4's		$2.35
Defglu 30mg TAB / 4		$2.35
DEFGLU tab 30 mg x 10's		$2.77	Neiss
Defglu 30 mg Tablet		$0.59
6 mg x 6's		$0.68
Defglu 6mg TAB / 6		$0.68
Defglu 6 mg Tablet		$0.11
DEFGLU tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.20	Neiss
Deflachek (6mg)
6 mg	6 Tablet	$0.63
6 mg	6 Tablet	$0.63
Deflachek 6mg Tablet		$0.14	Indoco Remedies Ltd
DEFLACHEK 30MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each)		$2.96	Indoco Remedies Ltd
Deflachek 30mg Tablet		$0.49	Indoco Remedies Ltd
6 mg x 6's		$0.63
Deflachek 6mg TAB / 6		$0.63
DEFLACHEK 6MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each)		$0.87	Indoco Remedies Ltd
Deflachek 6 mg Tablet		$0.10
Deflan
Deflanil
Deflastar (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$0.76
6 mg	10 Tablet	$0.76
Deflastar 6 mg Tablet		$0.08
6 mg x 10's		$0.76
DEFLASTAR tab 6 mg x 10's		$0.76	Invision (Idalis)
Deflastar 6mg TAB / 10		$0.76
Deflazacort EG
Deflazacort Pensa
Deflazacort Pharmeg
Deflazacorte AMPDR
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6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.04
Deflorax 6 mg Tablet		$0.10
Defnalone (1mg)
DEFNALONE tab 1 mg x 10's		$0.23	Lupin
DEFNALONE 30 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (6 tablets each)		$3.93	Lupin Ltd
DEFNALONE 6 MG SUSPENSION 1 bottle(s) (30 ML suspension each)		$0.73	Lupin Ltd
Defuze-6
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.25
Defzamick
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.04
Defzamick 12 mg Tablet		$0.19
Defzamick 6 mg Tablet		$0.10
Delzy
Delzy 6mg TAB / 10		$0.97
Delzy 6mg Tablet		$0.10	Akesiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
DELZY 6MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)		$1.05	Akesiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
DELZY tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.05	Akesiss
Deza (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.12
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.12
Deza 6 mg Tablet		$0.11
Dezacor (6 mg)
Dezacor 18mg TAB / 6		$1.89
DEZACOR tab 24 mg x 6's		$2.45	Aristo
DEZACOR tab 30 mg x 6's		$2.97	Aristo
Dezacor 6mg Syrup		$0.86	Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Dezacor 30 ml Suspension		$0.12
Divlaza -6
6 mg	6 Tablet	$1.82
Durt
6 mg x 10's		$1.06
Durt 6mg TAB / 10		$1.06
DURT tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.15	Zodak
Edcort (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.05
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.05
Edcort 6mg Tablet		$0.14	Edura Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Eflaza (30 mg)
30 mg	10 Tablet	$4.06
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.05
Emflaza
Emflaza 22.75 MG/ML Oral Suspension
I Cort
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.01
I Cort 6 mg Tablet		$0.10
Medicort (Leemed Pharma)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.12
4 mg x 100's		$4.20
Medicort 0.05 % x 5 g x 1's		$1.70
Mp Next
6 mg	10 Tablet	$0.92
6 mg x 10's		$0.92
MP NEXT tab 6 mg x 10's		$0.92	Mediez
Mp Next 6mg TAB / 10		$0.92
Mysole (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.15
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.15
MYSOLE tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.15	Cure Quick
6 mg x 100's		$11.48
Mysole 6mg TAB / 100		$11.48
Nayacort
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.62
Nayacort 6 mg Tablet		$0.16
NAYACORT tab 6 mg x 10x10		$16.24	Santiago
NAYACORT tab 30 mg x 10's		$3.99	Santiago
Nuradef (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$0.73
6 mg	10 Tablet	$0.73
Nuradef 6 mg Tablet		$0.07
6 mg x 100's		$7.35
Nuradef 6mg TAB / 100		$7.35
NURADEF tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.19	Mepfarma
Refsu
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.01
6 mg x 10's		$1.01
Refsu 6mg TAB / 10		$1.01
REFSU tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.12	Rishab (Orochem)
Serdez
6 mg	10 Tablet	$0.91
Serdez 12 mg Tablet		$0.17
Setatrep
Xpred (6mg)
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.12
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.12
Xpred 30 mg Tablet		$0.49
Xpred 6 mg Tablet		$0.11
Zamene
Zasix
6 mg	10 Tablet	$1.31
Zasix 6 mg Tablet		$0.13
ZASIX tab 6 mg x 10's		$1.31	Pharmacon
6 mg x 100's		$13.06
Zasix 6mg TAB / 100		$13.06
Zudef
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deflazacort 18 MG Oral Tablet
deflazacort 36 MG Oral Tablet
stercort
Stercort 30mg TAB / 40		$19.60
stercort 6 mg Tablet		$0.14

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Asteride (6mg) - Frequently asked Questions

Can Asteride (6mg) 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 Asteride (6mg)?

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 Asteride (6mg) 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 Asteride (6mg) 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 Asteride (6mg) 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.

Asteride (6mg) 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 Asteride (6mg).

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. Asteride (6mg) 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 Asteride (6mg).

You should not stop using Asteride (6mg) suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Throw away any Asteride (6mg) liquid that has not been used within 1 month after you first opened the bottle.

Who should not take Asteride (6mg)?

You should not use Asteride (6mg) if you are allergic to it.

To make sure Asteride (6mg) is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection;
high blood pressure, heart disease, or a history of stroke or blood clot;
fluid retention;
diabetes;
cataracts, glaucoma, or herpes infection of the eyes;
a nerve-muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis;
liver disease (especially hepatitis B or C);
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
a colostomy or ileostomy;
low bone mineral density; or
a problem with your thyroid, pituitary gland, or adrenal gland.

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.

Asteride (6mg) can pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Asteride (6mg) can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.

Asteride (6mg) is not approved for use by anyone younger than 5 years old.

What other drugs will affect Asteride (6mg)?

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

insulin or oral diabetes medicine;
thyroid medication;
St. John's wort;
an antibiotic, antifungal medicine;
an antidepressant;
antiviral medicine (such as medicine to treat hepatitis C or HIV/AIDS);
heart or blood pressure medicine;
seizure medication;
tuberculosis medication; or
NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with Asteride (6mg), including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

Can Asteride (6mg) be taken or consumed while pregnant?

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

Can Asteride (6mg) be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

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

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