| fluocinolone acetonide | <chemical> A corticosteroid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. Pharmacological action: glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| fluocinonide | <chemical> 6 alpha,9-difluoro-11 beta,16 alpha,17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone,21-acetate. A topical glucocorticoid used in the treatment of eczemas. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-6,9-difluoro-11-hydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |