halcinonide /hal·cin·o·nide/ (hal-sin´ah-nīd) a synthetic corticosteroid used topically as an antiinflammatory and antipruritic.
halcinonide
halcinonide [hal-sin´o-nīd]
halcinonide (halsin´
nīd),
hal·cin·o·nide (h l-s n  -n d )n. A corticosteroid used in topical preparations as an anti-inflammatory agent. |
halcinonide
[həlsin′ənīd]
a topical glucocorticoid.
indication It is prescribed topically for the treatment of inflammation.
contraindications Viral and fungal diseases of the skin, impaired circulation, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to steroid medication prohibits its use.
adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are skin reactions and systemic side effects that result from prolonged or excessive application.
halcinonide [hal-sin´o-nīd]
a synthetic corticosteroid used topically as an antiinflammatory and antipruritic in the treatment of certain dermatoses.
halcinonide (halsin´
nīd),n brand names: Halog-E, Halog;
drug class: corticosteroid, synthetic topical;
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory actions;
use: inflammation of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
drug class: corticosteroid, synthetic topical;
action: interacts with steroid cytoplasmic receptors to induce antiinflammatory actions;
use: inflammation of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
halcinonide
a topical corticosteroid used in the treatment of skin diseases.
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