EMFLAZA® (deflazacort) Home

Treating with convenient once-daily dosing3

EMFLAZA is available in 2 formulations (tablet and liquid) that can be taken with or without food. Recommended dosing (approximately 0.9 mg/kg/day) for both formulations. Tablets are available in 4 different strengths.3

Below you will find helpful information about how to administer EMFLAZA, dosing considerations, and potential drug interactions.

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EMFLAZA tablets are available in 4 different strengths (6 mg, 18 mg, 30 mg, 36 mg)3

  • EMFLAZA can be taken with or without food
  • Tablets may be given whole or crushed and can be taken immediately after mixing with applesauce
  • Prescribed dosage strengths can be achieved by taking multiple tablets in combination, rounding up to the nearest dose amount

EMFLAZA is also available in liquid form3

  • Round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter (mL)
  • 13 mL in a 30-mL bottle with two 1-mL oral dispensers included
  • Mix EMFLAZA well with 3-4 oz of juice or milk and give immediately
  • Store at room temperature
  • Replace cap tightly on bottle and clean oral dispenser after each use
  • Discard any unused EMFLAZA after 1 month of first opening the bottle
  • Do not mix EMFLAZA with grapefruit juice; EMFLAZA should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice

Important Dosing Considerations3

Patients should not stop taking EMFLAZA abruptly or without first checking with their healthcare provider. You may need to gradually reduce the dose rather than discontinue treatment altogether.

  • The dosage of EMFLAZA must be decreased gradually if the drug has been administered for more than a few days
  • Weight gain should be assessed to determine whether the dose is appropriate

Let your patients know about any potential drug interactions associated with EMFLAZA3

  • If the patient is also taking a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, give one-third of the recommended dosage of EMFLAZA
  • Avoid use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers with EMFLAZA because they may reduce efficacy
  • Patients receiving corticosteroids, including EMFLAZA, and concomitant therapy with neuromuscular blocking drugs (eg, pancuronium) may be at increased risk of developing an acute myopathy

Dose adjustments may be needed as patients grow3

  • Assess bodyweight to determine appropriate dosing
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