Rimexolone
Rimexolone
Rimexolone (pronounced as rim-ex-oh-lone) is a type of corticosteroid medication primarily used in the treatment of eye inflammation and related conditions.
Etymology
The term "Rimexolone" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a derivative of prednisolone. The prefix "Rim" is an arbitrary designation, while "exolone" is a common suffix for corticosteroids, indicating the presence of a ketone group in the molecule.
Usage
Rimexolone is used to treat inflammation in the eye that may occur due to various conditions such as uveitis, surgery, injury, or other infections. It works by reducing the swelling, redness, and irritation in the eye.
Related Terms
- Corticosteroid: A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.
- Prednisolone: A synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant, and affects virtually all of the immune system.
- Uveitis: Inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye.
- Inflammation: A complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rimexolone
- Wikipedia's article - Rimexolone
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