Calcot 6 mg (Deflazacort (Unmodified))

Adult dose

Administer 6-90mg of deflazacort (micronized) orally per day.

Child dose

Adjust the dose according to the disease. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

This medication should generally not be used in patients with peptic ulcers. This medication suppresses immune function, which may worsen infections in patients with viral, bacterial, or fungal infections. It should also be avoided in patients with certain infectious diseases such as chickenpox, herpes zoster, and tuberculosis. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not use it. Diabetic patients should use it cautiously as it may increase blood sugar levels, and patients with severe myasthenia gravis should be careful as their symptoms may worsen. Patients with gastritis, esophagitis, osteoporosis, psychiatric disorders, or glaucoma should also be cautious as their conditions may deteriorate with this drug. Patients with heart disease, hypertension, or thromboembolic disease may experience worsening symptoms due to sodium and water retention and will require management. Long-term use may result in various side effects such as adrenal insufficiency, increased infection risks, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, neurological changes, and skin alterations. In particular, when discontinuing the medication, one should avoid abrupt cessation and taper off gradually; if withdrawal symptoms appear, one should consult a physician immediately. This medication should not be used with live vaccines, and close monitoring is required in the presence of infections. Additionally, it may interact with multiple drugs, so inform the healthcare provider if taking other medications. During pregnancy, it should only be used when necessary due to potential impacts on the fetus, and breastfeeding should be avoided while using this drug. In children and the elderly, there is a higher risk of growth delays or infection, so caution should be taken.

Weight gain, suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, exogenous Cushing's syndrome, moon facies, hirsutism, menstrual irregularities and amenorrhea, diabetes, steroid withdrawal syndrome, acute adrenal insufficiency after treatment cessation, growth disorders in children, increased demand for diabetes treatment due to impaired glucose tolerance, pheochromocytoma crisis, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract, secondary eye infections due to fungi or viruses, central serous chorioretinopathy, retinal disorders, exophthalmos, optic disc edema, blurred vision, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, bleeding, nausea, perforation of peptic ulcer, acute pancreatitis, candidiasis, edema, allergic reactions, leukocytosis, increased susceptibility to infections, masking of infections, precipitated infections, relapse of latent tuberculosis, changes in fluid and electrolyte balance, hypokalemia, increased appetite, tumor lysis syndrome, pathological fractures, muscle wasting, avascular necrosis, myopathy, tendinitis, tendon rupture, myasthenia, osteoporosis, aseptic necrosis of the femoral and humeral heads, spinal compression fractures, headaches, dizziness, sleep disturbances, mood changes, depression, neurosensitivity, confusion, brain tumors, insomnia, abnormal dreams, crying, emotional disturbances, unusual behavior, euphoria, restlessness, hypomania, anxiety, agitation, neurosis, disorientation, psychosis, hallucinations, psychological dependence, exacerbation of epilepsy, cognitive impairment, amnesia, acne, striae, fragile skin, thin skin, scars, delayed wound healing, contusions, capillary dilation, skin atrophy, petechiae, purpura, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, abrasions, thrombosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypertension, sodium and fluid retention, heart failure, potassium depletion, hypokalemic alkalosis, protein and calcium imbalance

The medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. This will help maintain its efficacy for a long time and prevent degradation.

Appearance

It is a white, round tablet.

Package unit

100 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 10)