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Status:
US Approved Rx (2005)
First approved in 1982

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Alclometasone is synthetic glucocorticoid steroid for topical use. Alclometasone dipropionate cream USP and alclometasone dipropionate ointment USP are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-respons...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2017)
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 (2020)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Betamethasone and its derivatives, betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone acetate, are synthetic glucocorticoids. Used for its antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive properties, betamethasone is combined with a mineralocorticoid to manage ad...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1994)
First approved in 1961

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Fluocinolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid that binds to the cytosolic glucocorticoid receptor. After binding the receptor the newly formed receptor-ligand complex translocates itself into the cell nucleus, where it binds to many glucocorticoid respo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1972)
First approved in 1959

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Fluorometholone is a glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. Corticosteroids such as fluorometholone inhibit the inflammatory response to a variety of inciting agents and pro...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2020)
First approved in 1958

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Dexamethasone acetate (NEOFORDEX®) is the acetate salt form of dexamethasone, which is a synthetic glucocorticoid; it combines high anti-inflammatory effects with low mineralocorticoid activity. At high doses (e.g. 40 mg), it reduces the immune respo...
Status:
US Approved Rx (2022)
First approved in 1955

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Prednisolone is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid drug with predominantly glucocorticoid properties. Some of these properties reproduce the physiological actions of endogenous glucocorticosteroids, but others do not necessarily reflect any of the ad...
Status:
US Approved Rx (1998)
First approved in 1951

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, ...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1994

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Rimexolone is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Rimexolone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye inflammation caused by infections, injury, surgery, or other conditions. It is FDA approved for the treatment of post-operative inflammation an...
Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 1969

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Medrysone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used to to treat inflammatory eye diseases such as allergic conjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and episcleritis.

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