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Betamethasone is a steroid medication. [3] It is used for a number of diseases including rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, skin diseases such as dermatitis and psoriasis, allergic conditions such as asthma and angioedema, preterm labor to speed the development of the baby's lungs, Crohn's disease, cancers such as leukemia, and along with ...
It is the 17-valerate ester of betamethasone. [2] [3] Betamethasone valerate is often used to treat mild eczema with good efficacy and lower incidence of steroid induced adverse effects due to its lower potency compared to other glucocorticoids. [4] Betamethasone-17-valerate is available in cream, ointment, lotion, and foam preparations for ...
Potent (50–100 times as potent as hydrocortisone) Betamethasone valerate (Beta Cream/Ointment/Scalp Application, Betnovate Lotion/C Cream/C Ointment, Fucicort) Betamethasone dipropionate (Diprosone Cream/Ointment, Diprovate Cream, Daivobet 50/500 Ointment) Diflucortolone valerate (Nerisone C/Cream/Fatty Ointment/Ointment)
Even low-potency topical glucocorticoids are able to cause adverse effects in children when used for prolonged periods of time. Generally, a smaller dose of topical glucocorticoid is required by children for a given condition than adults, as children have relatively smaller body surface area compared to adults.
Medina Spirit tested positive for the steroid betamethasone after winning the May 1 race and is facing disqualification. Baffert had said an ointment used to treat the colt for a skin condition ...
Betamethasone dipropionate is a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel (Diprolene) to treat itching and other skin conditions such as eczema. Minor side effects include dry skin and mild, temporary stinging when applied. [3]
Trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended for 90 days after stewards disqualified Medina Spirit as the 2021 Kentucky Derby-winning horse.
Fusidic acid/betamethasone valerate is a combination drug with the active ingredients being fusidic acid (an antibiotic) and betamethasone valerate (a corticosteroid). It is a medical cream used for treatment of skin inflammation, eczema, or dermatitis that is also infected with bacteria sensitive to fusidic acid.