Alclometasone dipropionate
Alclometasone dipropionate Brand names, Alclometasone dipropionate Analogs
Alclometasone dipropionate Brand Names Mixture
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Alclometasone dipropionate Chemical_Formula
C28H37ClO7
Alclometasone dipropionate RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/alclometasone.htm
Alclometasone dipropionate fda sheet
Alclometasone dipropionate msds (material safety sheet)
Alclometasone dipropionate Synthesis Reference
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Alclometasone dipropionate Molecular Weight
521.042 g/mol
Alclometasone dipropionate Melting Point
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Alclometasone dipropionate H2O Solubility
Insoluble
Alclometasone dipropionate State
Solid
Alclometasone dipropionate LogP
3.669
Alclometasone dipropionate Dosage Forms
Cream (0.5 mg alclometasone/1g cream); Ointment (0.5 mg alclometasone/1g ointment)
Alclometasone dipropionate Indication
For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Alclometasone dipropionate 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 dipropionate 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 dipropionate 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 dipropionate Patient Information
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Alclometasone dipropionate Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
