Desameton

Desameton Brand names, Desameton Analogs

Desameton Brand Names Mixture

Ak Trol Suspension (Dexamethasone + Neomycin Sulfate + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
Ciprodex (Ciprofloxacin (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride) + Dexamethasone)
Cresophene Liq (Camphor + Chlorophenol + Dexamethasone + Thymol)
Dioptrol Ointment (Dexamethasone + Neomycin Sulfate + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
Dioptrol Suspension (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
Endomethasone Ivory (Dexamethasone + Hydrocortisone Acetate + Paraformaldehyde + Thymol Iodide)
Maxitrol (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
Maxitrol Ont (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate)
Naquasone Bolus (Dexamethasone + Trichlormethiazide)
Naquasone Inj (Dexamethasone + Trichlormethiazide)
Neodecadron Eye Ear Soln 0.1% (Dexamethasone Phosphate (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate) + Neomycin Sulfate)
Pendamine (Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dexamethasone + Dihydrostreptomycin Sulfate + Penicillin G Procaine)
Sandoz Opticort (Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate) + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
Septomixine Forte (Dexamethasone + Halethazole Tartrate + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Polymyxin B Sulfate + Tyrothricin)
Sofracort Ear/Eye Ointment (Dexamethasone + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
Sofracort Eye/Ear Drops (Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
Sofracort Sterile Ear/Eye Drops (Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone Sodium Metasulphobenzoate) + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
Sofracort Sterile Ear/Eye Ointment (Dexamethasone + Framycetin Sulfate + Gramicidin)
Tobradex Oph Ointment (Dexamethasone + Tobramycin)
Tobradex Oph Sus (Dexamethasone + Tobramycin)
Tresaderm Dermatologic Solution (Dexamethasone + Neomycin (Neomycin Sulfate) + Thiabendazole)

Desameton Chemical_Formula

C₂₂H₂₉FO₅

Desameton RX_link

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dexameth.htm

Desameton fda sheet

Desameton FDA

Desameton msds (material safety sheet)

Desameton MSDS

Desameton Synthesis Reference

Chemerda et al.; U.S. Pat. 2,939,873 (1960)

Desameton Molecular Weight

392.461 g/mol

Desameton Melting Point

262 ^oC

Desameton H₂O Solubility

89 mg/L

Desameton State

Solid

Desameton LogP

1.772

Desameton Dosage Forms

Drops; Elixir; Implant; Liquid; Ointment; Powder; Solution; Tablet

Desameton Indication

Injection: for the treatment of endocrine disorders, rheumatic D=disorders, collagen diseases, dermatologic diseases, allergic statesc, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, edematous states, cerebral edema.

Desameton Pharmacology

Dexamethasone and its derivatives, dexamethasone sodium phosphate and dexamethasone acetate, are synthetic glucocorticoids. Used for its antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive properties and ability to penetrate the CNS, dexamethasone is used alone to manage cerebral edema and with tobramycin to treat corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions.

Desameton Absorption

80-90%

Desameton side effects and Toxicity

Oral, rat LD₅₀: >3 gm/kg. Signs of overdose include retinal toxicity, glaucoma, subcapsular cataract, gastrointestinal bleeding, pancreatitis, aseptic bone necrosis, osteoporosis, myopathies, obesity, edemas, hypertension, proteinuria, diabetes, sleep disturbances, psychiatric syndromes, delayed wound healing, atrophy and fragility of the skin, ecchymosis, and pseudotumor cerebri.

Desameton Patient Information

Desameton Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals