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Emflaza

Emflaza is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients at the age of 5 and older.

  • Availability: In Stock (115 packs)
  • Active Ingredient: deflazacort
Emflaza, 6mg
Package Per Pill Savings Per Pack Order
30 tablet     $59.95  
60 tablet $1.25  $44.95  $119.90 $74.95  
90 tablet $1.00  $89.90  $179.85 $89.95  
120 tablet $0.83  $139.85  $239.80 $99.95  
180 tablet $0.72  $229.75  $359.70 $129.95  
Emflaza, 24mg
Package Per Pill Savings Per Pack Order
24 tablet     $129.95  
36 tablet $5.28  $4.97  $194.92 $189.95  
60 tablet $5.00  $24.93  $324.88 $299.95  
90 tablet $4.83  $52.36  $487.31 $434.95  
120 tablet $4.58  $99.80  $649.75 $549.95  
Emflaza, 30mg
Package Per Pill Savings Per Pack Order
24 tablet     $159.95  
36 tablet $6.39  $9.97  $239.92 $229.95  
60 tablet $6.00  $39.93  $399.88 $359.95  
90 tablet $5.56  $99.86  $599.81 $499.95  

Emflaza (Deflazacort)

Deflazacort tablets

What is this medicine?

Deflazacort a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older.

What should I tell my health care providers before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • Hypersensitivity to deflazacort;
  • Alterations in Endocrine Function: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, and hyperglycemia;
  • Immunosuppression and Increased Risk of Infection: Increased risk of new, exacerbation, dissemination, or reactivation of latent infections, which can be severe and at times fatal;
  • Alterations in Cardiovascular/Renal Function: elevated blood pressure and sodium, and for decreased potassium level;
  • Gastrointestinal Perforation: GI disorders;
  • Behavioral and Mood Disturbances: euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and psychosis;
  • Effects on Bones: decreases in bone mineral density;
  • Serious Skin Rashes;
  • Ophthalmic Effects: May include cataracts, infections, and glaucoma;
  • Vaccination: Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

How should I use this medicine?

The recommended once-daily dosage is approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day administered orally. Discontinue gradually when administered for more than a few day..

What may interact with this medicine?

  • Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Give one third of the recommended dosage;
  • Avoid use of moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers, as they may reduce efficacy.

What side effects may I notice from this medicine?

The most common adverse reactions are Cushingoid appearance, weight increased, increased appetite, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, pollakiuria, hirsutism, central obesity, and nasopharyngitis.