Drug details

Emflaza (deflazacort oral suspension)

type of Corticosteroids

Emflaza (deflazacort) tablets or oral suspension is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients 5 years of age and older.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• fever,
• chills,
• tiredness,
• cough,
• sore throat,
• little or no urination,
• increased urination,
• mood changes,
• swelling of ankles or feet,
• eye pain,
• trouble sleeping, and
• increased appetite,
• excess thirst,
• blurry vision,
• slowed growth in children,
• skeletal weakness (if used for an extended time)

The following drugs are related to Emflaza, either as a replacement or used together:

• Amondys 45 (casimersen injection)
• Millipred (prednisolone tablets)