Deflazacort (Emflaza)

Alternate Name: Emflaza

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 18 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood clotting problems, congestive heart failure, adrenal gland problems, pituitary gland problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression or mental health problems, stomach or bowel problems (including ulcers, ulcerative colitis, or diverticulitis), myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor), thyroid problems, or a recent heart attack. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. This medicine may cause you to get infections more easily. Tell your doctor if you have any type of infection (including amebiasis, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, herpes infection in the eyes, recent exposure to measles or chickenpox) before you start treatment. Avoid people who are sick or have infections. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. This medicine may cause the following problems:Adrenal gland problems, which may be life-threateningHigh blood sugar levelsHigh blood pressureIncreased risk of stomach or bowel perforation (tear or hole)Unusual mood or behavior, including thoughts of suicideBone problems (including loss of bone density, loss of blood supply to the bone)Cataracts or glaucomaSerious skin reactionsSlow growth in childrenIncreased risk for cancer (including Kaposi€™s sarcoma)Increased risk of blood clots Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. You should receive live or live-attenuated vaccines at least 4 to 6 weeks before starting this medicine., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., Some foods and medicines can affect how deflazacort works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Carbamazepine, clarithromycin, diltiazem, efavirenz, fluconazole, phenytoin, rifampin, verapamilInsulin or diabetes medicineMuscle relaxer (including pancuronium)