alclometasone
Sign in to saveAlso known as 7alpha-Chloro-16alpha-methylprednisolone, Aclometasone, 7α-Chloro-16α-methylprednisolone, (7alpha,11beta,16alpha)-7-chloro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Alclometasone is a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use, possessing anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- chemical compound
- Mass
- 408.17
- Has use
- medication
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- medical condition treated
- inflammation
- chemical formula
- C₂₂H₂₉ClO₅
- isomeric SMILES
- C[C@@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3[C@@H](CC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@@]4([C@H]3[C@H](C[C@@]2([C@]1(C(=O)CO)O)C)O)C)Cl
- canonical SMILES
- CC1CC2C3C(CC4=CC(=O)C=CC4(C3C(CC2(C1(C(=O)CO)O)C)O)C)Cl
- World Health Organisation international non-proprietary name
- alclometasone
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- Medical uses
- Contraindications
- Side effects
- Pharmacology
- Formulations
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Alclometasone is a synthetic corticosteroid for topical dermatologic use, possessing anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties.
The prodrug alclometasone dipropionate was originally marketed under the brand name Aclovate by GlaxoSmithKline as a topical cream and ointment. However, generic versions of the drug are available.
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