Betamethasone

Betamethasone is a moderately potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Unlike other drugs with these effects, betamethasone does not cause water retention. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, foam, lotion or gel to treat itching. Betamethasone sodium phosphate is sometimes prescribed as an intramuscular injection (I.M) for itching from various ailments including allergic reactions to poison ivy and similar plants.

Properties:
Appearance & Physical State: white to off-white crystalline powder
Density: 1.32g/cm3
Boiling Point: 568.2ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point: 235-237ºC
Flash Point: 297.5ºC
Refractive Index: 118 ° (C=1, Dioxane)

Glucocorticoid Receptor Agonists Related Products:

Dexamethasone; Mifepristone; Hydrocortisone; Desonide; Clobetasol propionate; Desoximetasone

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[2]. Dalziel, S.R., et al., Blood pressure at 6 years of age after prenatal exposure to betamethasone: follow-up results of a randomized, controlled trial. Pediatrics, 2004. 114(3): p. e373-7.