Betamethasone 17-valerate

Химические свойства

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Определение

ChEBI: Betamethasone valerate is a steroid ester that is betamethasone in which the hydroxy group at the 17alpha position has been converted to the corresponding pentanoate ester. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory drug. It is a steroid ester, a 20-oxo steroid, a 21-hydroxy steroid, an 11beta-hydroxy steroid, a fluorinated steroid, a 3-oxo-Delta(1),Delta(4)-steroid and a primary alpha-hydroxy ketone. It is functionally related to a betamethasone.

Показания

Betamethasone valerate (Psorion, Beta-Val, Luxiq) is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid.

Побочные эффекты

Common side effects. These may affect up to 1 in 10 people: a. itchy skin. b. local skin burning or pain Very rare side effects.
These may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people. Use of Betnovate Scalp Application for a long period of time, or use under an airtight dressing, may cause the following symptoms: c. increased weight. d. moon face / rounding of theface. e. obesity. f. skin thinning, this may cause stretch marks. g. skin wrinkling. h. skin dryness. i. the appearance of blood vessels under the surface of your skin. j. changes to the colour of yourskin. k. increased body hair l. hair loss / lack of hair growth / damaged looking hair.
Other very rare skin reactions that may occur are: m. allergic reaction at the site ofapplication. n. worsening of condition. o. application site irritation. p. redness. q. rash or hives. r. If you have psoriasis you may get raised bumps with pus under the skin. This can happen very rarely during or after treatment and is known as pustular psoriasis. s. skin infection. In children also look out for the following symptoms: t. delayed weight gain u. slow growth.