Definition: A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724)
Other names Flubenisolone; Betadexamethasone; Cellestoderm; Celestone; Celestona; Celeston
Cutis 23(1):97;1979; Curr Med Res Opin 4(9):650;1977; Curr Ther Res 19(4):442;1976; Cutis 19(5):689;1977; J Am Osteopath Assoc 75(3):340;1975; J Pharm Soc Jpn 97(9):1002;1977; Lille Med 20(1):61;1975
