Fluocortin butyl
Fluocortin Butyl
Fluocortin Butyl (pronounced: floo-oh-kor-tin byoo-til) is a type of corticosteroid used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic conditions.
Etymology
The term "Fluocortin Butyl" is derived from the words "fluoro", which refers to the presence of a fluorine atom in the chemical structure, "cortin", which is a common suffix for corticosteroids, and "butyl", which refers to the presence of a butyl group in the chemical structure.
Usage
Fluocortin Butyl is used to treat a variety of conditions that involve inflammation and allergic reactions. These include dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and allergic rhinitis. It works by reducing the body's immune response, thereby reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid: A type of steroid hormone that reduces inflammation in the body.
- Inflammatory: Referring to inflammation, a natural response of the body to injury or disease.
- Allergic: Referring to allergies, a type of immune response to substances that are usually not harmful.
- Dermatitis: A general term for inflammation of the skin.
- Eczema: A condition that causes the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked.
- Psoriasis: A skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales.
- Allergic rhinitis: An allergic reaction to airborne allergens, such as dust mite, pet dander or pollen.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluocortin butyl
- Wikipedia's article - Fluocortin butyl
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