desonide /des·o·nide/ (des´o-nīd) a synthetic corticosteroid used topically for the relief of inflammation and pruritus in corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
desonide,
desonide [des´o-nīd]
desonide
des·o·nide (d s  -n d )n. An anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used in topical preparations. |
desonide,
a rarely-used topical antiinflammatory. Used for treating atopic dermatitis.
desonide [des´o-nīd]
a synthetic corticosteroid used as a topical antiinflammatory agent in the treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses.
desonide
(des´
nīd´),
brand names: DesOwen, Tridesilon;
drug class: topical corticosteroid, group IV low potency;
actions: possesses antipruritic, antiinflammatory actions;
uses: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus.
nīd´), brand names: DesOwen, Tridesilon;
drug class: topical corticosteroid, group IV low potency;
actions: possesses antipruritic, antiinflammatory actions;
uses: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus.
desonide
a synthetic corticosteroid used as a topical anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of steroid-responsive dermatoses.
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