Flantadin, Deflazacort

Flantadin is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, allergic disorders and skin and eye disorders.

Flantadin is known as a corticosteroid drug. Flantadin increases the level of glucocorticoid in the body. Flantadin also works by decreasing the formation of substances that cause inflammation. Flantadin suppresses immunity to stops self damage to body by immune system.

Patients who take Flantadin　may suffer from such side effects;

Electrolyte imbalance,
Redistribution/accumulation of body fat,
Altered bone growth,
Behavioural changes,
Increased glucose level in blood,
Cataract,
Skin scar,
Bone degradation,
Increased risk of infection,
Muscle disorders,
Increased blood pressure