Defodue 12 Tablet belongs to the class of medication called steroid primarily used to treat Duchene muscular dystrophy in adults and children above 2 years of age. Autoimmune disease is a health disorder in which the immune system doesn't work normally & is unable to distinguish between a foreign cell & a native cell. This condition results in an immune system that starts to attack native cells & organs, leading to medical problems like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, psoriasis & arthritis, etc.

Defodue 12 Tablet is an immunosuppressive drug that works by binding to immune system cells and turns off the switches (receptors) that lead to their abnormal functioning or damaging effects. After taking the drug Defodue 12 Tablet binds to immune cells, resulting in the inhibition of inflammation & autoimmune diseases that occur due to the production of chemicals called cytokines responsible for inflammation. Thus, a Defodue 12 Tablet class of drugs is beneficial in autoimmune diseases and inflammation that causes harm in various organs, especially in joints in arthritis & skin psoriasis. Defodue 12 Tablet make organ transplantation possible & treats muscle disorders like Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Defodue 12 Tablet is available in both oral tablet and suspension dosage forms. The tablet form of Defodue 12 Tablet can be taken with or without food and swallowed whole with a water glass. Do not crush, chew or break it. The liquid form of Defodue 12 Tablet can be taken as advised by your doctor with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Defodue 12 Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, chest pain, vomiting, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, skin rash, tremor, nervousness, diarrhoea and fast heartbeats. Most of these side effects of Defodue 12 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Do not quit taking deflazacort without consulting your physician. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, a disturbed stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss may be caused by stopping the medication suddenly.

Before starting Defodue 12 Tablet, please inform your doctor that you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Defodue 12 Tablet. Extra care is to be taken when a patient has an already existing infection being treated (systemic infection) or has recently had some live virus vaccines. Doctors' consultation is required as Defodue 12 Tablet is not safe to use during pregnancy. 

Defodue 12 Tablet is beneficial in inflammatory diseases, including asthma, arthritis, and allergies. It is used in the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). It raises the amount of glucocorticoid in the body. It works by reducing the formation of inflammatory substances and suppressing immunity to prevent self-damage caused by the immune system (auto-immune reactions occurring in organ transplants, autoimmune diseases, or cancer). Defodue 12 Tablet is a steroid that interacts with overactive immune cells and slows their activity and decreases the damaging effects they cause in the body. 

Patients with a history of tuberculosis (TB), heart disease or heart failure stomach disorders (gastritis, peptic ulcer), diabetes (including family history), osteoporosis (bone disease), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), depression, mental distress, history of muscular problems caused by corticosteroids, kidney & liver dysfunction (including hepatic insufficiency and cirrhosis), should consult a doctor before using Defodue 12 Tablet.  This medicine is not recommended for children less than 5 years of age, lactating mothers and pregnant women. Avoid going near people who are sick or infected while using Defodue 12 Tablet. Before taking Defodue 12 Tablet for at least, 4-6 weeks do not take any live vaccine as it may cause severe allergic reactions. 

• While taking Defodue 12 Tablet and for at least 4-6 weeks before you start taking it. If you are taking Defodue 12 Tablet, so do not receive a 'live' vaccine or you could develop a serious infection.  
• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication as grapefruit has interaction with Defodue 12 Tablet.
• Regular eye check-ups, bone mineral test and liver function test is suggested while using Defodue 12 Tablet.