Fluclorolone acetonide
Fluclorolone acetonide is a corticosteroid for topical use. It is an acetonide, a type of ester, and a fluorinated derivative of cortisol.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The term "Fluclorolone acetonide" is derived from the words "fluorinated", "cortisol", and "acetonide". "Fluorinated" refers to the addition of a fluorine atom, "cortisol" is a steroid hormone, and "acetonide" is a type of ester.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Fluclorolone acetonide is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid which is used as a topical cream. It has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Fluclorolone acetonide is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). It reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium-strength corticosteroid.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Possible side effects of Fluclorolone acetonide include burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.
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