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A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724)

Also Known As:

Celestone; Celeston; Celestona; Cellestoderm; Betadexamethasone; Flubenisolone; Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methyl-, (11beta,16beta)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Asthmatic Agents
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Glucocorticoids

Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Fused-Ring Compounds
  - Steroids: 70059
    - Fluorinated Steroids: 32
      - Betamethasone: 1604
    - Pregnanes: 9
      - Pregnadienes
        Pregnadienetriols
        Betamethasone: 1604

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