| Drug Name |
Fluocinolone acetonide |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00924 |
| Description |
Fluocinolone acetonide, with the formula 6-alpha, 9-alpha-difluoro-16-alpha, 17 alpha-acetonide, is a corticosteroid that presents a high lipophilicity.[T357] It has been used extensively in dermatological preparations and it has also been investigated thoroughly for its use in implantable corticosteroid devices.[T358] This type of device containing fluocinolone acetonide was developed by Taro Pharmaceuticals and approved by FDA in May 2016.[L4676] |
| Indications and Usage |
For the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Also for the treatment of chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye (Retisert). |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
C05AA10; D07AC04; S01BA15; S02BA08 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00591
|
| KEGG ID |
D01825
|
| MeSH ID |
D005446
|
| PubChem ID |
6215
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D02QJH
|
| NDC Product Code |
64980-331; 63629-8655; 51927-0150; 68462-185; 0299-5500; 46439-8709; 64980-330; 51672-1365; 10135-670; 43538-911; 70752-159; 68791-101; 24208-416; 65162-704; 53183-0261; 49452-3156; 68462-591; 65162-703; 43538-900; 0168-0064; 71879-136; 65162-702; 43538-920; 71161-134; 0713-0709; 45802-887; 68791-102; 45802-485; 0395-8243; 43386-069; 43538-910; 71428-002; 70752-158; 0713-0223; 76420-163; 45802-009; 43538-921; 39328-079; 70752-156; 43538-901; 51672-1357; 68611-190; 0713-0224; 68791-103; 63629-8656; 51672-1356; 38779-0022; 68462-590 |
| Synonyms |
Fluocinolone Acetonide | Acetonide, Fluocinolone | Fluortriamcinolone Acetonide | Acetonide, Fluortriamcinolone | Flurosyn | Jellin | Jellisoft | Synalar | Synalar-HP | Synalar HP | Synemol | Synamol | Alvadermo | Capex | Co-Fluocin | Co Fluocin | Cortiespec | Derma-Smooth FS | Derma Smooth FS | Flucinar | Fluocid | Fluodermo | Fluonid | Fluotrex | Flusolgen | Gelidina |
