desoximetasone /des·ox·i·met·a·sone/ (des-ok″se-met´ah-sōn) a synthetic corticosteroid used topically for the relief of inflammation and pruritus in corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
desoximetasone
desoximetasone
des·ox·i·met·a·sone (d s- k s -mt  -s n)n. An anti-inflammatory corticosteroid containing fluorine and used in topical preparations. |
desoximetasone
[desok′simet′əsōn]
a topical corticosteroid.
indication It is prescribed for the treatment of skin inflammation.
contraindications Viral and fungal diseases of the skin, impaired circulation, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other steroid medication prohibits its use. Caution should be used in applying occlusive dressings over topical steroid medications.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse reactions, usually occurring after prolonged or excessive application, are striae, hypopigmentation, or local irritation of the skin and various systemic effects.
desoximetasone
(desok´sēmet´
sōn),
n brand names: Topicort, Topicort LP;
drug class: topical corticosteroid, group II potency (0.25%), group III potency (0.05%);
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory effects;
uses: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus.
sōn), n brand names: Topicort, Topicort LP;
drug class: topical corticosteroid, group II potency (0.25%), group III potency (0.05%);
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory effects;
uses: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus.
desoximetasone, desoxymethasone
an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive corticosteroid used topically to relieve inflammation in corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
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