Fluorometholone
Fluorometholone
Definition
A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Fluorometholone exerts its effects by interacting with cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors and subsequently activates glucocorticoid receptor mediated gene expression. The synthesis of certain anti-inflammatory proteins is induced while the synthesis of certain inflammatory mediators is inhibited. As a result, there is an overall reduction in chronic inflammation and autoimmune reactions.
Also known as Fluor-Op, FLUOROMETHOLONE, Oxylone — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC C05AA06 per RXNORM
- ATC D07AB06 per RXNORM
- ATC D07XB04 per RXNORM
- ATC D10AA01 per RXNORM
- ATC S01BA07 per RXNORM
- ATC S01CB05 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29058 per NCIT
- SCTID 108851006 per RXNORM
- SCTID 2925007 per RXNORM
- UNII SV0CSG527L per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Conjunctivitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Keratitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Camera-type eye | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Conjunctiva | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cornea | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ocular adnexa | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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