Fluclorolone Acetonide
Also known as: Fluclornide, Flucloroloni Acetonidum
Fluclorolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid used topically for its glucocorticoid activity in treatment of various skin infections.
Primary Characteristics
Fluclorolone Acetonide is also known as Fluclornide, Flucloroloni Acetonidum.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Hydroxyflousocorticoid.
Molecular Weight: 487.4 · pKa: UnIonized · Solubility in Water: Insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Soluble · Non-proprietary name: Fluclorolone Acetonide.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via null since it is a topical drug.
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Indications
Fluclorolone Acetonide is primarily indicated in conditions like Contact allergic dermatitis, Eczema, Skin infections.
Fluclorolone Acetonide is also indicated for secondary conditions like Discoid lupus erythematosus.
Contraindications
Fluclorolone Acetonide is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Dosage
Fluclorolone Acetonide's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 0.2 % | 0.2 % | — | Topical | One to two times per day. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Fluclorolone Acetonide is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Allergic reaction, Dryness , Hypopigmentation, Irritation, Loss of skin collagen, Subcutaneous atrophy, Uncommon.
Warnings / Precautions
Interference in Pathology
Fluclorolone Acetonide may interfere in the diagnosis of Impairment of Normal function of Tcells & macrophages, False negative results with the nitroblue-tetrazolium test for bacterial infection.
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Drug Classification
- 1.13.3.1 — Corticosteroids plain