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fluocinolone acetonide

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fluocinolone acetonide
[flo̅o̅′ōsin′əlōn]
a topical glucocorticoid.
indication It is prescribed for severe dermatoses.
contraindications Impaired circulation, viral and fungal diseases of the skin, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to other steroid medication prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are systemic side effects that result from prolonged use or excessive application. Various hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

fluocinolone acetonide
a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory used topically in the treatment of skin diseases and inflammation of anal sacs. Called also Synalar.


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The company's lead development product, Iluvien, is a tiny injectable device that delivers the drug fluocinolone acetonide (FA) directly to the back of the eye for up to three years.
At the end of this treatment period (weeks 9-12) patients were randomised to receive either fluocinolone acetonide or white petroleum as placebo for 1 month to attempt to deal with the persistent erythema.
; and fluocinolone acetonide oil (Derma-Smoothe, Hill Dermaceuticals Inc.
 
 
 
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