Betamethasone
Betamethasone
Betamethasone (pronounced: /ˌbɛtəˈmɛθəsoʊn/) is a potent glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, allergies, and certain autoimmune diseases.
Etymology
The term "Betamethasone" is derived from the Greek words "beta" (β), meaning "second", and "methasone", which is a synthetic derivative of cortisone, a natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
Usage
Betamethasone is used topically as a cream, ointment, or lotion for skin conditions, or it can be injected for systemic treatment. It is also used in combination with other medications for a variety of treatments.
Related Terms
- Glucocorticoid: A class of corticosteroids, which are a type of steroid hormone. Glucocorticoids are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including the immune response and inflammation control.
- Corticosteroid: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates. They include glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
- Eczema: A condition that causes the skin to become inflamed or irritated.
- Psoriasis: A skin disease that causes red, itchy scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp.
- Arthritis: Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.
- Allergies: A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
- Autoimmune diseases: A condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Betamethasone
- Wikipedia's article - Betamethasone
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