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Dexamethasone

CHEBI:CHEBI_41879

Definition

A fluorinated steroid that is 9-fluoropregna-1,4-diene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 11, 17 and 21, a methyl group at position 16 and oxo groups at positions 3 and 20. It is a synthetic member of the class of glucocorticoids.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C22H29FO5
Molecular Mass
392.467
Charge
0
SMILES
C1=CC(C=C2[C@]1([C@@]3([C@@](CC2)([C@]4([C@](C[C@@H]3O)([C@]([C@@H](C4)C)(C(CO)=O)O)C)[H])[H])F)C)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H29FO5/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(25)6-7-19(13,2)21(15,23)17(26)10-20(16,3)22(12,28)18(27)11-24/h6-7,9,12,15-17,24,26,28H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3/t12-,15+,16+,17+,19+,20+,21+,22+/m1/s1
InChIKey
UREBDLICKHMUKA-CXSFZGCWSA-N

Alternative Names

  • (11beta,16alpha)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
  • 1-dehydro-16alpha-methyl-9alpha-fluorohydrocortisone
  • 16alpha-methyl-9alpha-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol
  • 9-fluoro-11beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
  • 9alpha-fluoro-16alpha-methylprednisolone
  • Aeroseb-Dex
  • Auxiron
  • Azium
  • Calonat
  • Corson
  • Cortisumman
  • Decacort
  • Decadron
  • Decaject
  • Decalix
  • Decameth
  • Dexacortal
  • Dexacortin
  • dexametasona
  • dexamethasone
  • dexamethasone
  • Dexamethasone
  • dexamethasonum
  • Dexason
  • Dexasone
  • DexPak
  • Diodex
  • fluormethylprednisolone
  • Hexadrol
  • Maxidex
  • Millicorten
  • Oradexon
  • Ozurdex
  • Solurex
  • Zema-Pak

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

⚕️ This information is sourced from ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest) database and is intended for educational purposes only.

  • Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or modifying any medication.
  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
3264
oboInOwl#hasDbXref
Wikipedia:Dexamethasone
core#notation
CHEBI:41879

Additional References

Wikipedia:Dexamethasone

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Additional Attributes

brand_name
Mardex 25 Kit
brand_name_base
Mardex 25 Kit
product_ndc
65089-0045
generic_name
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine
labeler_name
Curia Spain SAU
application_number
ANDA088481
package_description
1 BAG in 1 CONTAINER (65089-0045-1) / 1 kg in 1 BAG
package_ndc
68788-7142-5
marketing_start_date
19750725
dosage_form
IMPLANT
product_type
BULK INGREDIENT
marketing_category
BULK INGREDIENT FOR HUMAN PRESCRIPTION COMPOUNDING
package_marketing_start_date
20-JAN-22
route
INTRACANALICULAR
spl_id
05911ad3-b94f-407c-a78f-dd9017933a08
listing_expiration_date
20241231
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chebi_ontology
DRON_00010000
3264
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CHEBI:4461
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CHEBI:41879
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_8386
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DRON_00000060
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/DOID_11389
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unii
AI9376Y64P
spl_set_id
45fd8030-dbe3-4da4-9d0a-6549cf4f7359
manufacturer_name
Larken Laboratories, Inc.
nui
N0000175450
upc
0382804132218
active_ingredient_strength
.75 mg/1
core#notation
CHEBI:41879
pharm_class_moa
Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA]
pharm_class
Corticosteroid [EPC]
pharm_class_epc
Corticosteroid [EPC]
brand_name_suffix
1.5 mg
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active_ingredient_name
DEXAMETHASONE ISONICOTINATE