Fluorometholone is a glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.
정의
ChEBI: A member of the class of glucocorticoids that is Delta1-progesterone substituted at positions 11beta and 17 by hydroxy groups, at position 6alpha by a methyl group and at position 9 by a
fluoro group. Used for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe.
일반 설명
Fluorometholone, 9-fluoro-11β,17-dihydroxy-6α-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione(Fluor-Op, FML), lacks the typical C21 OH group of GCsand is used exclusively in ophthalmic products. The 17-acetateof fluorometholone is also used as an ophthalmic suspension(Flarex).
