Products Mometasone furoate is commercially available as a cream, ointment, emulsion, and solution (Elocom, Monovo, Ovixan). It has been approved in many countries since 1989. This article refers to use on the skin. Nasal sprays are also available; see mometasone nasal spray. In 2020, a fixed combination with indacaterol was approved for asthma therapy (Atectura … Mometasone
Products The active ingredient fluticasone has been approved in many countries since 1994 and is included in numerous drugs: Powder inhalers (Arnuity Ellipta, Seretide + salmeterol, Relvar Ellipta + vilanterol, Trelegy Ellipta + vilanterol + umeclidinium bromide). Metered dose inhalers (Axotide, Seretide + salmeterol, Flutiform + formoterol). Nasal sprays (Avamys, Nasofan, Dymista + azelastine). Nasal … Fluticasone
Products Fluocinonide is commercially available as a cream and ointment in mono and combination formulations (Topsym). It has been approved in many countries since 1971. Structure and properties Fluocinonide (C26H32F2O7, Mr = 494.5 g/mol) is a fluorinated glucocorticoid. Effects Fluocinonide (ATC D07AC08) has anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antipruritic, and immunosuppressive properties. The effects are due to binding … Fluocinonide
Products Fluorometholone is commercially available in the form of eye drops (FML Liquifilm). A fixed combination with neomycin (FML-Neo Liquifilm) is also available. Fluorometholone has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Fluorometholone (C22H29FO4, Mr = 376.5 g/mol) is a fluorinated and lipophilic glucocorticoid structurally related to progesterone. It is present in … Fluorometholone
Products The fixed combination of beclomethasone dipropionate and formoterol was approved in many countries in 2019 in the form of a metered-dose inhaler with a compressed-gas inhalation solution. In other countries, the drug has been registered for longer, for example in Germany since 2006. The powder inhalers have not yet been approved in many countries. … Beclometasone and Formoterol
Complications and contraindications of cortisone therapy As is the case with many procedures, complications can also arise in the treatment of a herniated disc with cortisone, especially with cortisone injections. Therefore it is important to inform the patient about the possible risks in a preliminary talk before the operation. First, the patient should be made … Complications and contraindications of cortisone therapy | Cortisone for a slipped disc
Duration of intake The duration of cortisone intake depends on the improvement of symptoms under therapy. Since the cortisone is taken to improve the symptoms of the herniated disc, the reduction in symptoms should also be the control variable that decides on the intake. Basically, the intake of a glucocorticoid over a few weeks is … Duration of intake | Cortisone for a slipped disc
Introduction In order to avoid surgery for a herniated disc, it is also possible to treat it conservatively. This means that the symptoms of the herniated disc, such as pain in the back, tingling and numbness, can also be treated well with medication. A very important drug in the conservative therapy of the herniated disc … Cortisone for a slipped disc
Products Teriparatide is commercially available as a solution for injection in a prefilled injector (Forsteo, some countries also: Forteo). It was approved in the United States in 2002 and in the EU and many countries in 2003. The drug must be stored in a refrigerator and must not be frozen. Biosimilars are approved in many … Teriparatide
Products Fludrocortisone acetate is commercially available as tablets and ear drops (Florinef, Panotile). It has been approved in many countries since 1964. Structure and properties Fludrocortisone acetate (C23H31FO6, Mr = 422.5 g/mol) is white crystalline powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Fludrocortisone acetate (ATC H02AA02) is mineralocorticoid with glucocorticoid component of action. Indications … Fludrocortisone Acetate
Products Clioquinol was available in many countries in combination with the glucocorticoid betamethasone as a cream or ointment (Betnovate-C). It was also formerly contained in Quadriderm (out of trade) and marketed under the name Vioform. In Germany, Linola Sept is approved as a monopreparation. Magistral formulations are commonly used in dermatology. The DMS contains some … Clioquinol
Products Clobetasol propionate is commercially available as cream, ointment, foam, shampoo, and scalp application (Dermovate, Clobex, Clarelux). It has been approved in many countries since 1976. Structure and properties Clobetasol propionate (C25H32ClFO5, Mr = 466.97 g/mol) is the ester of clobetasol with propionic acid. It is a derivative of prednisolone. Clobetasol propionate exists as a … Clobetasol Propionate
