The Canadian experience with long-term deflazacort treatment in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Deflazacort is the most commonly prescribed corticosteroid for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Canada. We review the long-term experience with deflazacort treatment at two centers in Canada; Montreal and Toronto. Deflazacort has benefitted both cohorts by prolonged ambulation, preserved cardiac and respiratory function, less scoliosis and improved survival. Common side effects in both cohorts include weight gain, decreased height and cataract formation. The Canadian experience supports the use of deflazacort in treating boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Institution: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1584966914