fluocinonide /flu·o·cin·o·nide/ (-nīd) a synthetic corticosteroid used topically for the relief of inflammation and pruritus in certain dermatoses.
fluocinonide
fluocinonide [floo″o-sin´o-nīd]
fluocinonide
flu·o·cin·o·nide (fl   -s n -n d)n. A corticosteroid used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent. |
fluocinonide
[flo̅o̅′ōsin′ənīd]
a topical corticosteroid.
indication It is prescribed to reduce skin inflammation and the associated pruritus.
contraindications Viral and fungal diseases of the skin, tuberculosis of the skin, or known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
fluocinonide [floo″o-sin´o-nīd]
a synthetic corticosteroid used topically for the relief of inflammation and pruritus in certain dermatoses.
fluocinonide
(floo´
sin´nīd´),
n brand names: Licon, Lidex, Lidex-E;
drug class: topical corticosteroid;
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory effects; possesses antipruritic, antiinflammatory actions;
uses: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus, oral lichen planus lesions.
sin´nīd´), n brand names: Licon, Lidex, Lidex-E;
drug class: topical corticosteroid;
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory effects; possesses antipruritic, antiinflammatory actions;
uses: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, pruritus, oral lichen planus lesions.
fluocinonide
an ester of fluocinolone acetonide used topically in the treatment of certain dermatoses.
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