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Betamethasone (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Betamethasone (betamethasone topical) is a member of the drug class glucocorticoids and is used to treat Bursitis, Crohn's Disease - Active, Dermatological Disorders, Gouty Arthritis, Inflammatory Conditions, Osteoarthritis and Ulcerative Colitis - Active.

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Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

A07EA04,C05AA05,D07AC01,D07XC01,H02AB01,R01AD06,R03BA04,S01BA06,S01CB04,S02BA07,S03BA03

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000378-44-9

Chemical Formula

C22-H29-F-O5

Molecular Weight

392

Therapeutic Category

Glucocorticoid

Chemical Name

9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16β-metylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione (WHO, Ph. Eur.)

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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