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
diflorasone diacetate [ Allergan brand of diflorasone diacetate,Dermik brand 1 of diflorasone diacetate,Dermik brand 2 of diflorasone diacetate,Dermik brand 3 of diflorasone diacetate,Florone,Flutone,Galderma brand of diflorasone diacetate,Maxiflor,Psorcon,Psorcon E,Rh+¦ne-Poulenc Rorer brand of diflorasone diacetate,diflorasone ] RN given refers to (6alpha,11beta,16beta)-isomer; structure
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