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Fludroxycortide

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Fludroxycortide
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Trade namesCordran, Haelan
Other names6α-Fluoro-16α-hydroxyhydrocortisone 16,17-acetonide; 6α-Fluoro-11β,16α,17α,21-tetrahydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 16,17-acetonide
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  • UK: POM (Prescription only)
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FormulaC24H33FO6
Molar mass436.520 g·mol−1
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Fludroxycortide (INN, BAN, JAN), also known as flurandrenolide (USAN) and flurandrenolone,[1] is a synthetic topical corticosteroid and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for use on skin irritations. Trade names include Haelan (Typharm, UK) and Cordran (by Watson Pharmaceuticals, US).[2][3]

Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated tape (Haelan tape, Cordran tape). Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include recalcitrant dermatoses.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ CID 15209 from PubChem
  2. ^ "Fludroxycortide". Drugs.com.
  3. ^ "Fludroxycortide". Patient.info.
  4. ^ Haelan Tape Summary of Product Characteristics
  5. ^ Nakamura H, Motoyoshi S, Ishii K, Seto Y, Shimizu M (October 1980). "[Anti-inflammatory activity of a topical glucocorticoid, fludroxycortide tape in experimental animals (author's transl)]". Nihon Yakurigaku Zasshi. Folia Pharmacologica Japonica. 76 (7): 595–607. doi:10.1254/fpj.76.595. PMID 7215997.
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