Betamethasone
product Name Betamethasone
Synonyms Betamethasone base; 9a-fluoro-11b,17a,21-trihydroxy-16b-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione; 9alpha-fluoro-16beta-methylprednisolone; 9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione; (11beta,16alpha)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Molecular Formula C22H29FO5
Molecular Weight 392.4611
CAS Registry Number 378-44-9
EINECS 206-825-4
HS Code 2937229000
Assay: 99% min.
Standard: BP/EP/USP
Package: 1 kg /tin or foil bag; 10kg/cardboard drum
Characteristic: White to Off-White Solid, Melting point 235-237℃
Usage: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Glucocorticoid, Betamethasone to dexamethasone isomers, with the role and use of dexamethasone acetate, the sodium and water retention effect and the dose of the latter than for small. Glucose metabolism and strong anti-inflammatory effects than hydrocortisone, hydrocortisone 15 for the times, but the role of sodium retention is a hundred times more than hydrocortisone in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency in glucocorticoid steroid with together for an alternative treatment.
Also applies to low-renin and low aldosterone syndrome, autonomic neuropathy due to orthostatic hypotension.
Mainly used for allergic and autoimmune inflammatory diseases. Are used for active rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, severe bronchial asthma, severe dermatitis, acute leukemia, but also for the comprehensive treatment of certain infections.