Loverine
Brand names,
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Analogs
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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)
Loverine
Chemical_Formula
C22H29FO5
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dexameth.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
Chemerda et al.; U.S. Pat. 2,939,873 (1960)
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Molecular Weight
392.461 g/mol
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Melting Point
262 oC
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H2O Solubility
89 mg/L
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State
Solid
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LogP
1.772
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Dosage Forms
Drops; Elixir; Implant; Liquid; Ointment; Powder; Solution; Tablet
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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.
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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.
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Absorption
80-90%
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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.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals