Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Description
Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets is a steroid that is used to treat various disease conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. It contains deflazacort as an active ingredient that acts by reduci
ng inflammation (swelling) and by changing the way the immune system works. Take Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets at the same time every day as directed by your doctor and in prescribed dosage. The dose of this medicine will be decreased gradually by your doctor to allow your body to adjust before stopping the drug completely.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹40.01 |
You Save | ₹12.64 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | |
Uses | Asthma, rheumatoid arthritis |
Side effects | Headache, weight gain, nausea, indigestion, irregular periods |
Therapy | STEROID |
Uses of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
- If you are having or recently had any vaccination with live vaccine.
- If you have an infection that is not being treated.
Side effects of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Headache
- Weight gain especially around face
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Irregular periods
- Muscle weakness
- Acne, hair growth on face
- Mood changes
- Stretch marks on skin
Precautions and Warnings of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a family history or have any underlying medical condition such as liver or kidney diseases, peptic ulcers, fits, hypertension, diabetes, weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis), brain-related disorder, muscle weakness etc....
- You had or have depression, psychosis or any psychiatric illnesses.
- You ever had tuberculosis.
- You have any kind of heart diseases. In such condition restricted salt diet and potassium supplements are suggested.
- You have tumour of adrenal gland tissue (pheochromocytoma).
- You have a problem with your thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), it may required dose adjustment.
- You have an infection in your eye due to herpes simplex virus (Ocular herpes).
- Anyone in your family has chickenpox, measles and you have never had it earlier. You should avoid contact and inform your doctor.
- You are going to take any vaccine.
- Do not stop taking the medicine abruptly.
Mode of Action of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets , if taken at the same time.
- Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder....
- In particular, if you are taking medicines for diabetes, hypertension, asthma, fungal infection, or any viral infection etc.
- Other medicines that should be used with caution are water pills, antacids, painkillers, immunosuppressants like ciclosporin, blood thinners like warfarin, anti-tuberculosis medicines like rifampicin etc....
- Keep a gap of at least two hours between the antacids and Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets .
- Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
Storage and disposal of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Dosage of Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Ravi Kakarla
MBBS, MBA

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: In the past, I had a blood clot problem. Is this medicine safe to use?
Q: Can I stop taking Apsera Strip Of 10 Tablets on my own as I feel that I have recovered?
- No, you must not stop taking this medicine on your own, even if you are feeling fine
- Please discuss with your doctor as he/ she shall decrease your dose gradually over a few weeks
- Stopping the treatment abruptly can lead to severe consequences like fever, joint and muscle pain, itching etc.
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 4 April 2025].
- DEFLAZEN [Internet]. Torrentian.com. 2025 [cited 4 April 2025].
- Calcort 6mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 4 April 2025].
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Deflazacort [cited 4 April 2025].
- McAdam LC, Mayo AL, Alman BA, Biggar WD. The Canadian experience with long-term deflazacort treatment in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Acta Myol. 2012 May;31(1):49-53. [cited 4 April 2025].
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