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Synonyms:
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betamethasone
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betadexamethasone
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betametasone
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betamethazone
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bethamethasone
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A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724)
- Molecular weight: 392.47
- Formula: C22H29FO5
- CLOGP: 1.78
- LIPINSKI: 0
- HAC: 5
- HDO: 3
- TPSA: 94.83
- ALOGS: -3.89
- ROTB: 2
- Status: OFM
Legend: OFP - off patent OFM - off market ONP - on patent
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