Deflazacort is used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a rare, inherited muscle disease that occurs usually in children and young adults and is caused by an absence of a protein called dystrophin, which helps keep muscle cells intact. Deflazacort is corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).
Side Effects of Deflazacort 6
Common side effects of this drug are:
• Nausea
• Injection site reactions
• Allergy
• Swelling
• Acne, hair growth on the face
• Mood changes
• Infections
• Weight gain
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