Dexamethasone Sodium Sulfate

Preferred Label : Dexamethasone Sodium Sulfate;

NCIt definition : The sodium sulfate salt form of dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid and derivative of hydrocortisone, with potent anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to binding to specific nuclear steroid receptors, dexamethasone also interferes with NF-kB activation and apoptotic pathways. This agent lacks the salt-retaining properties of other related adrenal hormones.;

UNII : 41B47ECP9F;

CAS number : 466-11-5;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1915384;

Details

Origin ID

C200707;

UMLS CUI

C0113287;

Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- dexamethasone sodium sulfate [MeSH concept]
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- Cytochrome P450 3A4 [NCIt concept]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
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- Dexamethasone [NCIt concept]
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- Dexamethasone [NCIt concept]

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