Fludroxycortide
Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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6-fluoro-11,21 dihydroxy-16,17- [(l-methylethylidene) bis (oxy)]-, (6?, 11?, 16?)- Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione | |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | 1524-88-5 |
ATC code | D07AC07 |
PubChem | CID 15209 |
DrugBank | APRD00982 |
ChemSpider | 14475 |
UNII | 8EUL29XUQT |
KEGG | D00328 |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C24H33FO6 |
Mol. mass | 436.514 g/mol |
SMILES | eMolecules & PubChem |
Therapeutic considerations | |
Pregnancy cat. | ? |
Legal status | POM (UK) |
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Fludroxycortide (INN; also known as flurandrenolone or flurandrenolide ) is a synthetic steroid and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for use on skin irritations.
Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include "recalcitrant dermatoses".
Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape. (Haelan tape (Typharm Ltd), Cordran tape)
References
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