Flumethasone

Flumethasone is a topical corticosteroid, which is used as creams, ointments or lotions in various skin disorders. It also is used as ear drops in eczematous inflammation in otitis externa.

Brands
LOCASALIC
Adult Dose
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
Flumethasone also known as , . . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Corticosteroid. . The Molecular Weight of Flumethasone is 494.60.
Contraindications
Flumethasone is contraindicated in conditions like Invasive salmonellosis.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Flumethasone are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Local hypersensitivity reactions.
Indications
Flumethasone is primarily indicated in conditions like Metastatic colorectal cancer.
Interactions
Flumethasone is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementLofexidineTheoretical potential for FLUMETASONE reducing the HYPOTENSIVE effect of LOFEXIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE. ModerateMetyrosineTheoretical potential for FLUMETASONE reducing the HYPOTENSIVE effect of METIROSINE. Moderate These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
Avoid prolonged use.
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