Is deflazacort available in China? Is it easy to buy?

Introduction: Deflazacort is a corticosteroid drug used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that causes weakness in the bones and heart muscle that worsens rapidly over time. Deflazacort delays the onset of muscle-related complications caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, extending the lives of children with the disease and having less harmful effects on bone health and weight than other steroid drugs.

Deflazacort’s listing information in China

As of July 8, 2024, it has not been officially launched in China. On February 9, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved deflazacort for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 6 years of age and older. The active metabolite of deflazacort, 21-desDFZ, acts through the glucocorticoid receptor, exerts anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, and is suitable for the treatment of DMD patients 2 years of age and older.

Purchase channels for deflazacort

1. Hospital pharmacies: Patients can purchase deflazacort through hospital pharmacies in listed countries, usually with a doctor's prescription.

2. Online pharmacies: Some certified online pharmacies provide convenient ways to purchase drugs. Patients can search and purchase deflazacort on these platforms.

3. Medical service institutions: Deflazacort is not currently on the market in China. Medical service institutions can also help you purchase deflazacort in China. You can ask them whether you can buy deflazacort and what version of deflazacort you can buy.

When choosing to purchase deflazacort, patients should make sure to choose formal and reliable channels and use it correctly under the guidance of a doctor.

Defzacort Medication Precautions

1. Known hypersensitivity reactions: Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred during corticosteroid treatment. If you are allergic to deflazacort or any ingredient contained in deflazacort, do not take it.

2. Changes in cardiovascular/renal function: monitor for increases in blood pressure and sodium levels, and for decreases in potassium levels

3. Behavioral and mood disorders: may include euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and psychosis.

4. Eye effects: may include cataracts, infection, glaucoma, etc. If used for more than 6 weeks, intraocular pressure should be monitored.