How much does Deflacote cost in Zhejiang? How to eat?

Deflazacort is a third-generation glucocorticoid that was launched in the United States in 2017 for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years and older. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X-chromosome recessive genetic disease. It is the world's first corticosteroid drug approved to treat DMD. So, how much does Deflacote cost in Zhejiang? How to eat?

Deflazacort has anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and increased gluconeogenesis effects. Currently, this drug is not on the market in China. Patients in Zhejiang and other areas of the country cannot buy this drug in local hospital pharmacies. There is currently no price information for this drug in China. Patients in need can purchase them abroad or obtain them through domestic professional overseas medical service institutions (such as Medical Companion Travel). The overseas drugs obtained are more cost-effective and reduce the financial burden of many patients. However, overseas drugs are affected by exchange rate fluctuations, and drug prices are not fixed. It is recommended that patients consult the medical companion travel service to learn about the price of deflazacort and the course of drug purchase.

So, how to take deflazacort? Deflazacort is available as tablets 6mg/18mg/30mg/36mg; and as oral suspension 22.75mg/ml. The recommended dose of this drug is for adults and children 2 years and older: 0.9 mg/kg/day orally per day. The safety of this drug in children younger than 2 years has not been established. Patients should note that use of deflazacort is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to any of the inactive ingredients of deflazacort. Patients need to follow the doctor's instructions when taking medication, and family members are not allowed to change the dosage and usage without permission to avoid intolerance reactions and affect the treatment effect.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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