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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001623
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D001623
Preferred Name

Betamethasone

Definitions
A glucocorticoid given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p724)
Synonyms
Celestone
Celeston
Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methyl-, (11beta,16beta)-
Flubenisolone
Cellestoderm
Betadexamethasone
Celestona
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