Emflaza
Active Ingredient(s): DeflazacortFDA Approved: * February 9, 2017
Pharm Company: * MARATHON PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
Category: Anti-Inflammatory
Deflazacort (trade name Calcort among others) is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent. It was patented in 1965 and approved for medical use in 1985.[1] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Adverse effects 3 Pharmacology 3.1 Mechanism of action 3.2 Relative potency 4 History 5 References 6 External links ... [wikipedia]
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