List of corticosteroid esters

List of Corticosteroid Esters

A Corticosteroid Ester is a type of Corticosteroid that has been modified to include an Ester group. This modification often changes the properties of the corticosteroid, such as its solubility and duration of action.

Pronunciation

Corticosteroid: /ˌkɔːrtɪkoʊˈstɪərɔɪd/ Ester: /ˈɛstər/

Etymology

The term "Corticosteroid" is derived from the Cortex of the Adrenal Gland, where these hormones are produced. The suffix "-oid" means "resembling" or "like". The term "Ester" comes from the German word "Essigäther", which means "acetic ether".

List of Corticosteroid Esters

• Hydrocortisone Acetate - A corticosteroid ester used to treat a variety of skin conditions.
• Prednisolone Acetate - A corticosteroid ester used to treat inflammation in the body.
• Dexamethasone Phosphate - A corticosteroid ester used to treat a variety of conditions including severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, certain blood disorders, and skin conditions.
• Betamethasone Valerate - A corticosteroid ester used to treat various skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
• Triamcinolone Acetonide - A corticosteroid ester used to treat various skin conditions including allergies, lupus, psoriasis, and ulcerative colitis.

Related Terms

• Corticosteroid
• Ester
• Adrenal Gland
• Cortex
• Inflammation
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Blood Disorders
• Skin Conditions
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Dermatitis
• Lupus
• Ulcerative Colitis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on List of corticosteroid esters
• Wikipedia's article - List of corticosteroid esters

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