ORTHOCORT contains Deflazacort which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulator Drugs. It is used to manage inflammation in asthma (inflamed airways), arthritis (pain and inflammation in the joints) and allergies. ORTHOCORT is also used in management of problems with your skin, kidney, heart, digestive system, eyes or blood and where your body has growths (tumours). It also used to manage rejection after organ transplant operations. ORTHOCORT is not recommended for use in patients who have any unmanageed systemic infection and had any vaccinations with live viruses. Before taking ORTHOCORT, inform your doctor if you have epilepsy, problems in liver, kidney or heart, diabetes, high blood pressure, mental health problems, osteoporosis, glaucoma, oesophagitis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis or peptic ulcer and pheochromocytoma. ORTHOCORT is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor. ORTHOCORT should be used with caution in children and elderly patients due to increased risk of side effects. The most common side effects of taking ORTHOCORT are excessive facial hair, increased weight, skin redness, rash, nausea and abdominal pain. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
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