Dexamethasone-21-phosphate (disodium salt) home ICD10: L23.9

Dexamethasone-21-phosphate (disodium salt)

Formula CAS
C22H28FNa2O8P 2392-39-4



Background
Dexamethasone-21-phosphate is a corticosteroid used in eye, ear and systemic preparations. It is classified as group C by Coopman et al. According the A-D grouping, patch-test reactions occur 6-7 times more frequently within well-defined groups of structurally related chemicals than between corticosteroids of different groups.

Synonyms
Dexamethasone-21-phosphate (disodium salt)
(11b,16a)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
9a-fluoro-16a-methylprednisolone
16a-methyl-9a-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11b,17a,21-triol-3,20-dione
16a-methyl-9a-fluoroprednisolone
1-dehydro-16a-methyl-9a-fluorohydrocortisone
16a-methyl-9a-fluro-D1-hydrocortisone
Dexamethasone 21-(dihydrogen phosphate) disodium salt

Uses
Eye and ear medication
Systemic medication
Pharmaceutical

Cross-Reactions

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Referenties
1. Coopman, S., H. Degreef, and A. Dooms-Goossens, Identification of cross-reaction patterns in allergic contact dermatitis from topical corticosteroids. British Journal of Dermatology, 1989. 121(1): p. 27-34.
2. Rivara, G., R.R. Tomb, and J. Foussereau, Allergic contact dermatitis from topical corticosteroids. Contact Dermatitis, 1989. 21(2): p. 83-91.


Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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