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fluorometholone

Term ID
CHEBI:31625
Synonyms
  • (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
  • Fluor-op
  • Fluorometholon
  • fluorometholone
  • fluorometholonum
  • fluorometolona
  • NSC 33001
  • Oxylone
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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.
References
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Resources
CTD
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from fluorometholone
Phenotype where environments contain fluorometholone
Phenotype modified by environments containing fluorometholone
Phenotype affecting fluorometholone
Human Disease Model
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