Clobetasone

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Clobetasone
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Systematic (IUPAC) name
(1R,2S,10S,11S,13S,14R,15S)-14-(2-chloroacetyl)-1-fluoro-14-hydroxy-2,13,15-trimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadeca-3,6-diene-5,17-dione
Clinical data
Routes of
administration
topical
Identifiers
CAS Number 54063-32-0
ATC code D07AB01 (WHO) S01BA09
PubChem CID 71387
ChemSpider 64482
Synonyms (8S,9R,10S,13S,14S,16S,17R)-17-(2-Chloroacetyl)-9-fluoro-17-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-7,8,12,14,15,16-hexahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione
Chemical data
Formula C22H26ClFO4
Molar mass 408.891[[Script error: No such module "String".]]
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Clobetasone (INN[1]) is a corticosteroid used in dermatology, for treating such skin inflammation as seen in eczema and other forms of dermatitis, and ophthalmology.

It is available as clobetasone butyrate under the brand name Eumovate[2] or Trimovate,[3] both manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline.

References

  1. United Nations Statistics Division - Classifications Registry - Alphabetical index for HS 2002 Entries starting with 'C' (page 310 of 422)
  2. Eumovate cream/ointment, NetDoctor.co.uk
  3. Trimovate cream, NetDoctor.co.uk