Prandin Tablet 6 mg (Deflazacort)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 6~90mg of deflazacort orally per day.

Child dose

Pediatric patients: Adjust the dosage according to the condition. Adjust the dosage as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

This medication is not recommended for patients with peptic ulcer, as it may aggravate the ulcer. Caution should be exercised in patients with infections that do not heal well or those with systemic fungal infections, as this medication may worsen the infection. Patients with infections such as chickenpox, shingles, herpes simplex, and tuberculosis should also use this medication cautiously as it can suppress the immune system and worsen the infection. Patients with herpes-related eye diseases, those who have received live vaccines, and individuals allergic to this medication or its components should not use it. Diabetic patients should use this medication with caution as it may cause an increase in blood sugar, worsening diabetes. Patients with myasthenia gravis, gastritis, esophagitis, osteoporosis, mental disorder, and glaucoma may also experience worsening symptoms with this medication. Patients with heart disease, hypertension, and thrombotic infarction may need to restrict salt intake and supplement potassium due to fluid retention. Patients with various diseases such as enteritis, infections, renal failure, epilepsy, cirrhosis, and emotional instability need to be careful when using this medication. In children, prolonged use may affect growth and development, thus it should be used minimally. Long-term use of this medication can lead to various side effects such as dyspepsia, ulcers, hypertension, edema, osteoporosis, skin changes, mental changes, weight gain, diabetes, and glaucoma. Particularly, a sudden discontinuation after long-term treatment may put a strain on the body, so it should be gradually reduced, and the instructions of a physician should be closely followed to reduce the risk of acute adrenal insufficiency. While using this medication, attention to infection is necessary, and precautions should be taken to avoid exposure to infections like chickenpox or measles. There may be interactions if taken with other medications, so consulting with a doctor or pharmacist is important. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication only after consulting with a physician as it may affect the fetus or baby. Elderly patients should be especially cautious when taking this medication as side effects such as infections, diabetes, osteoporosis, hypertension, cataracts, and glaucoma may occur more easily.

Dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, perforation bleeding of peptic ulcer, acute pancreatitis, candidiasis, hypertension, sodium and fluid retention, edema, heart failure, potassium depletion, hypokalemic alkalosis, myasthenia, osteoporosis, avascular necrosis of the distal femur and humerus, pathological fractures, spinal compression fractures, tendon rupture, avascular bone necrosis, muscle wasting, myopathy, thin and fragile skin, ancestry, acne, delayed wound healing, contusions, capillary dilatation, skin atrophy, petechiae, ecchymosis, headache, dizziness, sense of well-being, insomnia, anxiety, depression, psychological dependence, pituitary tumor, Cushing's syndrome, weight gain, hirsutism, menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, diabetes mellitus, inhibition of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, growth disorders, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract, secondary eye infections, central serous chorioretinopathy, retinal disorders, exophthalmos, masking of infections, induced infections, leukocytosis, thromboembolism, increased appetite, allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. This ensures that the effectiveness of the medication is maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle