| diflucortolone | <chemical> 6 alpha,9-difluoro-11 beta,21-dihydroxy-16 alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. A topical glucocorticoid used in various dermatoses. It is absorbed through the skin, bound to plasma albumin, and may cause adrenal suppression. It is also administered as the valerate. Pharmacological action: glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| amyl valerate | Isoamyl isovalerate;used as a sedative; formerly used in the treatment of gallstones because of its solvent action on cholesterol. Synonym: apple oil. (05 Mar 2000) |
| betamethasone 17-valerate | <chemical> 9-fluoro-11 beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16 beta-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione-17-valerate. A synthetic glucocorticoid with high topical anti-inflammatory activity and relatively low systemic anti-inflammatory activity. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-17-((1-oxopentyl)oxy)-, (11beta,16beta)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| valerate | <chemistry> A salt of valeric acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |