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C22H29FO5 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dexamethasone
1, record 1, English, dexamethasone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 2, record 1, English, 9%2Dfluoro%2D11%26%23946%3B%2C17%2C21%2Dtrihydroxy%2D16alpha%2Dmethylpregna%2D1%2C4%2Ddiene%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
correct, see observation
- 1-dehydro-16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluorohydrocortisone 3, record 1, English, 1%2Ddehydro%2D16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D9%2Dalpha%2Dfluorohydrocortisone
avoid, see observation
- 9-alpha-fluoro-16-alpha-methylprednisolone 3, record 1, English, 9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D16%2Dalpha%2Dmethylprednisolone
former designation, avoid, see observation
- 9-alpha-fluoro-16-alpha-methyl-1,4-pregnadiene-11-β,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20-dione 3, record 1, English, 9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D1%2C4%2Dpregnadiene%2D11%2D%26%23946%3B%2C17%2Dalpha%2C21%2Dtriol%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
former designation, avoid, see observation
- 4-alpha-fluoro-16-alpha-methyl-11-beta,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,3-diene-3,20-dione 3, record 1, English, 4%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D11%2Dbeta%2C17%2C21%2Dtrihydroxypregna%2D1%2C3%2Ddiene%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
former designation, avoid, see observation
- 9-alpha-fluoro-11-β,17-alpha,21-trihydroxy-16-alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 3, record 1, English, 9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D11%2D%26%23946%3B%2C17%2Dalpha%2C21%2Dtrihydroxy%2D16%2Dalpha%2Dmethylpregna%2D1%2C4%2Ddiene%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
former designation, avoid, see observation
- 16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol 3, record 1, English, 16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D1%2Ddehydrocortisol
former designation, avoid, see observation
- 16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoroprednisolone 3, record 1, English, 16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoroprednisolone
avoid, see observation
- 16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11-β,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20-dione 3, record 1, English, 16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D1%2C4%2Dpregnadiene%2D11%2D%26%23946%3B%2C17%2Dalpha%2C21%2Dtriol%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
former designation, avoid, see observation
- 16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-11-β,17-alpha,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 3, record 1, English, 16%2Dalpha%2Dmethyl%2D9%2Dalpha%2Dfluoro%2D11%2D%26%23946%3B%2C17%2Dalpha%2C21%2Dtrihydroxypregna%2D1%2C4%2Ddiene%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
former designation, avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic analogue of the adrenocortical steroid, cortisol, ... used in the treatment of inflammatory, allergic, and neoplastic diseases. 4, record 1, English, - dexamethasone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 2, record 1, English, - dexamethasone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Aeroseb-dex; Aphtasolon; Azium; Calonat; Corsone; Decaderm; Decardon; Decasone; Decaspray; Dectancyl; Dekacort; Deltafluorene; Dergramin; Deronil; Desadrene; Desametasone; Desamethasone; Desameton; Dexa; Dexacort; Dexa-Cortidelt; Dexa-Cortisyl; Dexadeltone; Dexalona; Dexameth; Dexamethazone; Dexapolcort; Dexaprol; Dexa-Scheroson; Dexason; Dexone; Dextelan; Dezone; DXMS; Fluorocort; Fortecortin; Gammacorten; Hexadecadrol; Hexadrol; HL-Dex; Maxidex; Mexidex; Millicorten; MK 125; Oradexon; Prednisolone F; Prednisolon F; SK-Dexamethasone; Superprednol; Visumetazone. 5, record 1, English, - dexamethasone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C22H29FO5 5, record 1, English, - dexamethasone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 9-fluoro-11beta,17,21-trihydroxy-16alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
- 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16a-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
- 1-dehydro-16-a-methyl-9-a-fluorohydrocortisone
- 9-a-fluoro-16-a-methylprednisolone
- 9-alpha-fluoro-16-alpha-methyl-1,4-pregnadiene-11-beta,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20-dione
- 9-a-fluoro-16-a-methyl-1,4-pregnadiene-11-β,17-a,21-triol-3,20-dione
- 4-alpha-fluoro-16-alpha-methyl-11-beta,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,3-diene-3,20-dione
- 4-a-fluoro-16-a-methyl-11-β,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,3-diene-3,20-dione
- 9-alpha-fluoro-11-beta,17-alpha,21-trihydroxy-16-alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
- 9-a-fluoro-11-β,17-a,21-trihydroxy-16-a-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
- 16-a-methyl-9-a-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol
- 16-a-methyl-9-a-fluoroprednisolone
- 16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11-beta,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20-dione
- 16-a-methyl-9-a-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11-β,17-a,21-triol-3,20-dione
- 16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-11-beta,17-alpha,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
- 16-a-methyl-9-a-fluoro-11-β,17-a,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dexaméthasone
1, record 1, French, dexam%C3%A9thasone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16alpha-méthylpregna-1,4-diène-3,20-dione 2, record 1, French, 9%2Dfluoro%2D11%26%23946%3B%2C17%2C21%2Dtrihydroxy%2D16alpha%2Dm%C3%A9thylpregna%2D1%2C4%2Ddi%C3%A8ne%2D3%2C20%2Ddione
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- fluoro-9alpha méthyl-16alpha prednisolone 3, record 1, French, fluoro%2D9alpha%20m%C3%A9thyl%2D16alpha%20prednisolone
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glucocorticoïde synthétique de la série des corticoïdes fluorés, le plus puissant des dérivés antiinflammatoires et antiallergiques connus. 4, record 1, French, - dexam%C3%A9thasone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'emploi des corticostéroïdes, comme la dexaméthasone, est recommandé en présence de lésions inflammatoires. Ces médicaments antiinflammatoire agissent surtout en réduisant la migration ou l'activité de cellules inflammatoires dans la région lésée. 5, record 1, French, - dexam%C3%A9thasone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 2, record 1, French, - dexam%C3%A9thasone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C22H29FO5 6, record 1, French, - dexam%C3%A9thasone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 9-fluoro-11bêta,17,21-trihydroxy-16alpha-méthylpregna-1,4-diène-3,20-dione
- 9-fluoro-11β,17,21-trihydroxy-16a-méthylpregna-1,4-diène-3,20-dione
- fluoro-9a méthyl-16a prednisolone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dexametasona
1, record 1, Spanish, dexametasona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Decadron 2, record 1, Spanish, Decadron
trademark, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente hormonal antineoplásico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dexametasona
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] utilizado para el tratamiento de las leucemias, linfomas y mieloma. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dexametasona
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C22H29FO5 3, record 1, Spanish, - dexametasona
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