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Status:
US Approved Rx (2024)
First approved in 2008

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Difluprednate is a corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory steroidal drug used primarily in ocular surgery. It is thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins (lipocortins). It is postulated that these proteins control ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2000)
First approved in 1990

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Fluticasone propionate, a medium-potency synthetic corticosteroid, is used topically to relieve inflammatory and pruritic symptoms of dermatoses and psoriasis, intranasally to manage symptoms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, and orally for the ...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1995)
First approved in 1986

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Flurbiprofen, a propionic acid derivative, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that exhibits antiinflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities in animal models. Flurbiprofen Tablets are indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rh...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
First approved in 1982

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Piroxicam is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It was originally brought to market by Pfizer under the tradename Feldene in 1980, became generic in 1992, and is marketed worldwide under many brandnames. Piroxic...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1986)
First approved in 1980

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ACHIRAL)



Meclofenamic acid, used as Meclofenamate sodium, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent with antipyretic and antigranulation activities. Meclofenamate sodium capsules are indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain, for the treatment of pri...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1991)
First approved in 1978

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (RACEMIC)



Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) of the arylalkanoic acid class that is marketed in the U.S. by Merck as Clinoril. Like other NSAIAs, it may be used in the treatment of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions. Sulindac is a...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2021)
First approved in 1974

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Halcinonide is one of the available highly potent topical cor¬ticosteroids. It is a derivative of hydrocortisone and contains important modifications in its structure that alter its absorption, potency, and adverse effects compared with hydrocortison...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1992)
First approved in 1972

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)


Desonide is a topical glucocorticoid which was approved by FDA for the treatment of such conditions as eczema, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, etc. The exact mechanism of drug action is unknown.
Status:
US Approved Rx (2010)
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Prednisolone hemisuccinate is a prodrug of a glucocorticoid agonist prednisolone, which is marketed under trade name Prednisolut in Germany and Austria. Prednisolone hemisuccinate is used in emergency medicine to treate shock due to allergic reaction...
Status:
Investigational

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)

Drocinonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid used as anti-inflammatory agent. It was shown that drocinonide phosphate potassium is effective ocular anti-inflammatory agent that does not show a strong tendency to elevate the intra-ocular pressure. Drocin...