Fortecortin

Fortecortin Brand names, Fortecortin Analogs

Fortecortin 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)

Fortecortin Chemical_Formula

C₂₂H₂₉FO₅

Fortecortin RX_link

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

Fortecortin fda sheet

Fortecortin FDA

Fortecortin msds (material safety sheet)

Fortecortin MSDS

Fortecortin Synthesis Reference

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

Fortecortin Molecular Weight

392.461 g/mol

Fortecortin Melting Point

262 ^oC

Fortecortin H₂O Solubility

89 mg/L

Fortecortin State

Solid

Fortecortin LogP

1.772

Fortecortin Dosage Forms

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

Fortecortin 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.

Fortecortin 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.

Fortecortin Absorption

80-90%

Fortecortin 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.

Fortecortin Patient Information

Fortecortin Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals