.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.S_SensoryOrgans.S03B_Corticosteroids.S03BA03_Betamethasone.Betamethasone_1 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.S_SensoryOrgans.S03B_Corticosteroids.S03BA03_Betamethasone.Betamethasone_1| name: | Betamethasone_1 |
| ATC code: | S03BA03_1 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Betamethasone is a potent synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is used in the treatment of various inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune disorders. It is approved and widely used in contemporary medicine, including formulations for ophthalmic, topical, and systemic use.
Estimated typical parameters for oral administration in adults (when used off-label), as no specific PK publication exists for oral betamethasone.
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