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Betamethasone

Betamethasone is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive abilities, used especially where water retention is undesirable. It is applied as a topical cream, ointment, lotion or gel to treat itching (e.g. from eczema). more...

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Corticosteroid used to stimulate fetal lung maturation and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants.

Fetal risk

As it crosses the placenta, which is required for its beneficial effects, it may also be associated with complications, such as hypoglycemia and leucocytosis in newborns exposed in utero.

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Betamethasone ineffective for rotator cuff tendinosis Shoulder pain is the second most common reason for time taken off work in the United States. In middle-aged adults, the primary cause of shoulder pain ... From American Family Physician, 10/1/05 by Karl E. Miller

Monotherapy with calcipotriol or betamethasone have both been useful in the treatment of psoriasis - Washington Whispers - Brief Article MONOTHERAPY WITH CALCIPOTRIOL OR BETAMETHASONE have both been useful in the treatment of psoriasis. This study evaluates the efficacy of a new combination ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 1/1/03

Efficacy of calcipotriol plus betamethasone gel versus calcipotriol scalp solution in scalp psoriasis This study is currently recruiting patients. Sponsored by LEO Pharma. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether once daily treatment for up to ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 1/1/06

Efficacy and safety of calcipotriol plus betamethasone dipropionate ointment in patients with psoriasis vulgaris This study is currently recruiting patients. Sponsored by LEO Pharma. This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of calcipotriol plus betamethasone ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 1/1/06

Taro's - generic clotrimazole/betamethasone dipropionate cream - Brief Article Taro's Robert Carraher, brand division vice president, and marketing manager Donna Livingston reported strong sales of clotrimazole/betamethasone dipropionate ... From Drug Store News, 9/10/01 by Diane West

A randomized controlled clinical trial assessing the effect of betamethasone valerate 0.12% foam on the short-term treatment of stasis dermatitis Abstract Background: There are no published studies examining either the effectiveness of topical steroids in the treatment of stasis dermatitis or ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 5/1/05 by Stefan C. Weiss

Tazarotene cream in combination with betamethasone valerate foam for plaque-type psoriasis Abstract A combination of multiple agents is often required to achieve treatment success for plaque-type psoriasis. We report a case series of 10 patients that were treated with betamethasone val From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 3/1/05 by Sunil S. Dhawan

Acute generalized lichen planus treated with weekly betamethasone 5-mg oral mini-pulse therapy Abstract A 54-year-old male presented with a sudden generalized eruption of itchy violaceous papules, annular plaques, superficial vesicles, and erosions ... From Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 3/1/05 by Nawaf Al-Mutairi

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