.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.A.A07EA04 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.A.A07EA04| name: | Betamethasone |
| ATC code: | A07EA04 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Betamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. It is primarily used for the treatment of various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, and is also used in the management of adrenal insufficiency. The A07EA04 ATC code refers specifically to its use as an intestinal anti-inflammatory/anti-infective agent. Betamethasone is approved for clinical use and is available in various formulations including oral, intravenous, intramuscular, and topical.
Pharmacokinetic parameters are estimated for healthy adults with oral administration, as no publication with direct PK parameters for betamethasone intestinal use (A07EA04) could be identified.
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