Acefluranol
Acefluranol
Acefluranol (pronounced as "a-ce-flu-ra-nol") is a synthetic steroid that has been used in the past as a lipid-lowering agent. It is no longer commonly used due to the development of more effective and safer alternatives.
Etymology
The term "Acefluranol" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. "Ace" refers to the acetyl group present in the molecule, "flu" refers to the fluorine atom, and "ranol" is a common suffix used in the naming of steroids.
Usage
Acefluranol was primarily used as a lipid-lowering agent, meaning it was prescribed to patients with high levels of lipids (fats) in their blood. High lipid levels can lead to a variety of health problems, including heart disease and stroke. However, Acefluranol is no longer commonly used due to the development of more effective and safer alternatives.
Related Terms
- Lipid-lowering agent: A type of medication used to reduce levels of lipids in the blood.
- Synthetic steroid: A type of steroid that is artificially created in a laboratory.
- Heart disease: A broad term for a range of diseases that affect the heart.
- Stroke: A medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acefluranol
- Wikipedia's article - Acefluranol
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