| paramethasone | <chemical> A glucocorticoid with the general properties of corticosteroids. It has been used by mouth in the treatment of all conditions in which corticosteroid therapy is indicated except adrenal-deficiency states for which its lack of sodium-retaining properties makes it less suitable than hydrocortisone with supplementary fludrocortisone. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methyl-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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