Fludroxycortide

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Fludroxycortide
Systematic (IUPAC) name
6-fluoro-11,21 dihydroxy-16,17- [(l-methylethylidene) bis (oxy)]-, (6?, 11?, 16?)- Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Identifiers
CAS number	1524-88-5
ATC code	D07AC07
PubChem	15209
DrugBank	APRD00982
Chemical data
Formula	C₂₄H₃₃F O₆
Mol. mass	436.514 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status	POM(UK)
Routes	?

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Fludroxycortide (INN; also known as flurandrenolone or flurandrenolide ) is a synthetic steroid and is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment for use on skin irritations.

Licensed indications in the United Kingdom include "recalcitrant dermatoses".

Fludroxycortide is available in ointment, cream and as an impregnated blenderm tape. (Haelan tape (Typharm Ltd), Cordran tape)

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