be·ta·meth·a·sone

(bā′tə-mĕth′ə-sōn′, bē′-)

A synthetic glucocorticoid, C₂₂H₂₉FO₅, that occurs as a white crystalline powder and is used as a topical anti-inflammatory agent for the treatment of dermatological conditions.

[Shortening of betadexamethasone : beta- + dexamethasone.]

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Translations

betamethasone

n betametasona

References in periodicals archive

Comparison between betamethasone gel applied over endotracheal tube and ketamine gargle for attenuating postoperative sore throat, cough and hoarseness of voice.

Comparing the effectiveness of Betamethasone Gel with Lidocaine Gel local application on endotracheal tube in preventing post-operative sore throat (POST)

* "A single course of betamethasone is recommended for pregnant women between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation at risk of preterm birth within 7 days, and who have not received a previous course of antenatal corticosteroids."

Start offering antenatal corticosteroids to women delivering between 34 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks of gestation to improve newborn outcomes

[6] Betamethasone, a synthetic fluorinated topical steroid, improves several markers of inflammation in psoriasis without affecting terminal differentiation.

Comparison of efficacy of calcipotriol and betamethasone combination with betamethasone alone in plaque psoriasis

M2 EQUITYBITES-June 1, 2016-Dr Reddy's Laboratories unveils Sernivo (betamethasone dipropionate) Spray, 0.05% for plaque psoriasis patients across the US

Dr Reddy's Laboratories unveils Sernivo (betamethasone dipropionate) Spray, 0.05% for plaque psoriasis patients across the US

Material and Methods: Betamethasone was used in an injectable dosage form.

Steroid induced ocular hypertension: an animal model

market introduction of its calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate ointment, the first generic version of Leo Pharma's Taclonex ointment.

FDA clears way for more generics to enter market

In a study of 5,248 infants born between 24 and 27 weeks' gestational age who were alive at 18-22 months, 17.6% (120/683) whose mothers got no antenatal steroids (ANS) before delivery had cerebral palsy, a statistically significant difference from the 13% (178/1,369) whose mothers got one dose of ANS--betamethasone in almost all cases--and the 10.5% (336/3,196) whose mothers got the full course of two betamethasone doses, 24 hours apart.

Antenatal steroids: one dose is better than none

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII -- Topical calcipotriene/ betamethasone diproprionate combination products as first-line therapy for newly diagnosed plaque psoriasis result in significantly fewer office visits and lower total health care costs than any other topical psoriasis medications.

Combination topical cut psoriasis health care costs

Total costs per patient were at $7,786 for the calcipotriene/ betamethasone group, compared with $11,757.

Calcipotrience/betamethasone for psoriasis cut costs

He used tar shampoo and 0.1% betamethasone valerate scalp lotion twice a day and returned for further treatment due to the degree of white scaling.

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The European Commission's RAPEX consumer alert service said it was withdrawn because it contains glucocorticoid betamethasone dipropionate at 0.033g/100g, breaking the directive.

EU RAPEX service reports skin lightener bans