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BETAMETHASONE VALERATE (betamethasone valerate) by Merck & Co. is clinical pharmacology: topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. Approved for psoriasis, atopic eczema, hand eczema.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
Betamethasone Valerate is a topical corticosteroid cream indicated for inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, atopic eczema, and hand eczema. It works through anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions that reduce skin inflammation and itching. The drug is absorbed through the skin and metabolized hepatically, with efficacy correlated to vasoconstrictor potency.
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Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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