Dexamethasone Sodium Succinate

Preferred Label : Dexamethasone Sodium Succinate;

NCIt definition : The sodium succinate 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 : UZA9VMT64W;

CAS number : 3800-84-8;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1915385;

Details

Origin ID

C200708;

UMLS CUI

C5856370;

Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
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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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