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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an X-linked genetic condition that causes progressive weakness in the muscles nearest the trunk, often with enlarged calves and very high creatine kinase levels. It overwhelmingly affects boys.

Medicine used to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Calcort

Deflazacort

6mg

Deflazacort tablets for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and inflammatory conditions. It is a systemic corticosteroid, so long-term use can affect bone density.

From$1.70/ tabletView

Key points

  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a fault in the dystrophin gene, which is essential for muscle fibre stability.
  • Affected boys typically lose the ability to walk during childhood and may develop breathing and heart complications over time.

Medicines listed for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Calcort is a corticosteroid medicine listed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It contains deflazacort Deflazacort and is available as a 6mg tablet. Corticosteroids are used to help support muscle strength in this condition.

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