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BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
Betamethasone 17,21-dipropionate
Synonyms: BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE;BETAMETHASONE 17,21-DI-PROPIONATE;BETAMETHASONE 17-ALPHA,21-DIPROPIONATE;1,4-PREGNADIEN-9-ALPHA-FLUORO-16-BETA-METHYL-11-BETA, 17,21-TRIOL-3,20-DIONE 17,21-DIPROPIONATE;9ALPHA-FLUORO-16BETA-METHYL-11BETA,17ALPHA,21-TRIHYDROXY-1,4-PREGNADIENE-3,20-DIONE 17,21-DIPROPIONATE;9a-fluoro-16b-methyl-11b,17a,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17,21-dipropionate;diproderm;diprolene
CAS: 5593-20-4
MF: C28H37FO7
MW: 504.59
EINECS: 227-005-2
Chemical Properties Pale Yellow Foam
Usage antiviral
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE USAGE:
Usage Glucocorticoid. Used as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ointment for dermatosis.
Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel (Diprolene) to treat itching and other minor skin conditions such as eczema.
Minor side effects include dry skin and mild, temporary stinging when applied.
Betamethasone Dipropionate is a "super high potency" corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. It is a synthetic analog of the adrenal corticosteroids. Although its exact mechanism of action is not known, it is effective when applied topically to cortico-responsive inflammatory dermatoses.
