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Fluorometholone

CHEBI:CHEBI_31625

Definition

A member of the class of glucocorticoids that is Delta(1)-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.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C22H29FO4
Molecular Mass
376.46170
Charge
0
SMILES
C[C@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@](O)(C(C)=O)[C@@]3(C)C[C@H](O)[C@]2(F)[C@@]2(C)C=CC(=O)C=C12
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H29FO4/c1-12-9-17-15-6-8-21(27,13(2)24)20(15,4)11-18(26)22(17,23)19(3)7-5-14(25)10-16(12)19/h5,7,10,12,15,17-18,26-27H,6,8-9,11H2,1-4H3/t12-,15-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21-,22-/m0/s1
InChIKey
FAOZLTXFLGPHNG-KNAQIMQKSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (6alpha,11beta)-9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-6-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
  • 9-fluoro-11beta,17-dihydroxy-6alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
  • 9-Fluoro-11beta,17-dihydroxy-6alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
  • Fluor-op
  • Fluorometholon
  • fluorometholone
  • fluorometholonum
  • fluorometolona
  • NSC 33001
  • Oxylone

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
4491
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Fluorometholone

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