CHEBI:691037 - desoximetasone

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ChEBI Name desoximetasone
ChEBI ID CHEBI:691037
Definition Dexamethasone in which the hydroxy group at the 17α position is substituted by hydrogen. A synthetic corticosteroid with glucocorticoid activity, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic in the treatment of various skin disorders, including skin allergies and psoriasis.
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Biological Role(s): hormone
Originally referring to an endogenous compound that is formed in specialized organ or group of cells and carried to another organ or group of cells, in the same organism, upon which it has a specific regulatory function, the term is now commonly used to include non-endogenous, semi-synthetic and fully synthetic analogues of such compounds.
(via steroid hormone )
Application(s): anti-inflammatory drug
A substance that reduces or suppresses inflammation.
antipruritic drug
A drug, usually applied topically, that relieves pruritus (itching).
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