Alclometasone
Alclometasone Brand names, Alclometasone Analogs
Alclometasone Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Alclometasone Chemical_Formula
C28H37ClO7
Alclometasone RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/alclometasone.htm
Alclometasone fda sheet
Alclometasone msds (material safety sheet)
Alclometasone Synthesis Reference
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Alclometasone Molecular Weight
521.042 g/mol
Alclometasone Melting Point
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Alclometasone H2O Solubility
Insoluble
Alclometasone State
Solid
Alclometasone LogP
3.669
Alclometasone Dosage Forms
Cream (0.5 mg alclometasone/1g cream); Ointment (0.5 mg alclometasone/1g ointment)
Alclometasone Indication
For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Alclometasone Pharmacology
Alclometasone is a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use. The corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used topically as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Alclometasone is a selective glucocorticoid receptor agonist.
Alclometasone Absorption
Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Studies have shown that approximately 3% of steroid is absorbed during 8 hours of contact with intact skin of normal volunteers.
Alclometasone side effects and Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include suppression of adrenal glands, temporary decrease in white blood cell counts, symptoms of hypersensitivity (such as skin rash, hives, itching, and difficulty breathing), and increased susceptibility to infection.
Alclometasone Patient Information
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Alclometasone Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
