Clobetasone

Clobetasone

Clinical data
Trade names	Eumovate
Synonyms	(8S,9R,10S,13S,14S,16S,17R)-17-(2-Chloroacetyl)-9-fluoro-17-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-7,8,12,14,15,16-hexahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione
AHFS/Drugs.com	Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
Routes of administration	topical
ATC code	D07AB01 (WHO) S01BA09 (WHO)
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IUPAC name (1R,2S,10S,11S,13S,14R,15S)-14-(2-chloroacetyl)-1-fluoro-14-hydroxy-2,13,15-trimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadeca-3,6-diene-5,17-dione
CAS Number	54063-32-0 Y
PubChem CID	71387
ChemSpider	64482 Y
UNII	LT69WY1J6D
KEGG	D07717 Y
E number	{{#property:P628}}
ECHA InfoCard	{{#property:P2566}}
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C22H26ClFO4
Molar mass	408.891 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
SMILES ClCC(=O)[C@@]2(O)[C@@H](C)C[C@H]1[C@H]4[C@](F)(C(=O)C[C@@]12C)[C@@]/3(/C(=C\C(=O)\C=C\3)CC4)C
InChI InChI=1S/C22H26ClFO4/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(25)6-7-19(13,2)21(15,24)17(26)10-20(16,3)22(12,28)18(27)11-23/h6-7,9,12,15-16,28H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3/t12-,15-,16-,19-,20-,21-,22-/m0/s1 Y Key:XXIFVOHLGBURIG-OZCCCYNHSA-N Y
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Clobetasone (INN) is a corticosteroid used in dermatology, for treating such skin inflammation as seen in eczema, psoriasis and other forms of dermatitis, and ophthalmology. Topical clobetasone butyrate has shown minimal suppression of the Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.

It is available as clobetasone butyrate under the brand names Eumosone or Eumovate both manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline.

Trimovate also contains Oxytetracycline, an antibiotic, and nystatin, an antifungal.

Uses

In dermatology, topical clobestasone butyrate helps to reduce the itchiness and erythema associated with eczema and dermatitis. In ophthalmology, clobetasone butyrate 0.1% eye drops have been shown to be safe and effective in the treatment of dry eyes in Sjögren's Syndrome. Sjögren's Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the moisture producing glands of the body causing many symptoms including dry eyes. When compared to other corticosteroid eye drops; clobetasone butyrate showed only minimal rises in intraocular pressure. Increased pressure within the eye can lead to glaucoma.

Adverse effects

Side effects associated with clobetasone cream and ointment include: burning, irritation, itching, thinning of the skin, and changes in skin color.