Corticosteroid
Plezcort™
"The Preventive Escort in Inflammatory & Immuno Attacking Conditions"
Composition
Deflazacort 6mg — Tablets / 30ml Suspension
Key Benefits
- No affinity for corticosteroid binding proteins, so acts longer
- Better than prednisolone on various clinical parameters
- Less chances of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
- Less effect on glucose tolerance
- Best option in children requiring corticosteroid therapy
- Ideal steroid for hypertensives, diabetics and menopausal women
Indicated In
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Juvenile RA
Asthma
Inflammatory Skin Disorders
Pemphigus Vulgaris
Recommended Dosage
| Patient Group | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Children (Chronic Arthritis / Asthma) | 0.25 to 1 mg/kg/day |
| Adults | 3 to 18 mg/day |
| Severe Asthma | Up to 72 mg/day (to be reduced once control is achieved) |
| Nephrotic Syndrome | 1.5 mg/kg/day |