Flucortolone Pivalate
Flucortolone Pivalate is mainly used topically for its glucocorticoid activity in treatment of various skin disorders.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Glucocorticoid.
Molecular Weight: 460.6 · Solubility in Water: insoluble · Solubility in Alcohol: sparingly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Flucortolone Pivalate.
Pharmacokinetics
Distribution: Flucortolone Pivalate has a plasma protein binding is 80%.
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Indications
Flucortolone Pivalate is primarily indicated in conditions like Anorectal disorder, Eczema, Pruritus, Psoriasis.
Contraindications
Flucortolone Pivalate is contraindicated in conditions like Diabetes mellitus, Gastric ulcer, TB prophylaxis.
Dosage
None recorded.
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Flucortolone Pivalate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hemorrhage, Pneumonia.
Flucortolone Pivalate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Acne, Contact dermatitis, Hypertrichosis , Mild depigmentation, Perioral dermatitis, Thin skin.
Warnings / Precautions
Available Brands
None recorded.
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.13.3.1 — Corticosteroids plain