Betacortril was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1961 and a foam-style formulation was approved in 1999. This medication, in the steroid family, comes in topical solutions available in foam, ointment, cream, lotion, or aerosol spray. Its main function is to reduce swelling and decrease the body's immune response. The immune response is often what causes painful reactions that result in various illnesses or disorders. This medication is available under several different brand names, including Beta-Val, Betalene, Betratrex, Diprolene, Diprosone, Maxivate, Valisone, Luxiq Foam, and Valnac Topical.
Betacortril is used to treat hormonal or endocrine disorders. Typically with these disorders, the body does not produce enough of its own steroids to maintain health, which can result in immune and allergic disorders and illnesses such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, colitis ulcerosa, and Crohn's disease. The foam form of this medication can be used for chronic itching and redness, dryness, crusting and scaling, eczema, and inflammation. All of these external symptoms are simply the body's immune system reacting to irritations and causing the areas to become red, swollen, and itchy, which can be extremely painful for the patient. Betacortril is able to penetrate the skin cells and decrease the inflammatory response, reducing the appearance of the reactions on the skin and reducing the discomfort for the patient.
Betacortril needs to be taken exactly as prescribed because steroids are very sensitive to dosage levels and time of prescription. The amount and frequency of use may be altered by your doctor over the duration of the prescription. If you don't understand the prescription, have your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist explain the directions to you. Every dose should be taken with a full glass of water and food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. If you are only taking one dose a day, take it before nine in the morning. If you take more than one dose, make very sure to spread them out according to the doctor's instructions. Steroid medications should never be abruptly stopped, and usually include a gradual reduction in dosage and frequency.
Patients with a history of kidney disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, or heart disease, should make sure their doctor is aware of these conditions before they start taking Betacortril. Other serious conditions such as colitis ulcerosa, stomach ulcers, myasthenia gravis, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, or psychiatric disorder should also be discussed with your doctor and carefully considered before beginning a course of treatment with Betacortril. Since Betacortril's function is to weaken the body's immune system, people with serious bacterial, viral, or fungal infections should not take this medication.
Patients should consume alcohol cautiously, since alcohol and Betacortril can react negatively and damage the stomach. They should also avoid infections since their body's immune system will be lowered and they will be more susceptible than usual.
Side effects of Betacortril can be very serious. An allergic reaction, which might include difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, lips, tongue or face, or hives is possible. Side effects could also include increased blood pressure or sudden weight gain. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the above side effects.
Less serious side effects could include sleeplessness, upset stomach, fatigue, dizziness, or increased hunger or thirst. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
If you use too much Betacortril, call your local poison control center, and your doctor immediately. If a patient loses consciousness or stops breathing call 911 immediately. Other minor symptoms of an overdose might include acne, bruising, increased hair growth, high blood pressure, swollen hands, feet or ankles, and sore or weak muscles. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.
Betacortril, classified in pregnancy category C, means that its effects on a pregnant woman and the unborn fetus are unknown. Betacortril does pass into breast milk, so a nursing mother should consult her doctor if she intends to continue breastfeeding her baby while taking this medication.
Betacortril has the following structural formula:
• Molecular formula of betacortril is C22H29FO5
• Chemical IUPAC Name is 9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13,16-trimethyl-6,7,8,9,10,11, 12,13,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
• Molecular weight is 392.461 g/mol
• Betacortril available : 0.05% cream 15gm tube, 0.05% cream 45gm tube, 0.05% lotion 60ml bottle, 0.05% ointment 15gm tube, 0.05% ointment 45gm tube, 0.1% ointment 15gm tube, 0.1% ointment 45gm tube
Generic name: Betamethasone
Brand name(s): Alphatrex, Bebate, Becort, Bedifos, Betacorlan, Betaderm, Betadexamethasone, Betafluorene, Betamamallet, Betametasona, Betametasone, Betamethasonum, Betamethazone, Betapredol, Betasolon, Betatrex, Betnelan, Betsolan, Celestene, Celestone, Cidoten, Dermabet, Desacort-Beta, Diproderm, Diprolene, Diprosone, Flubenisolone, Hormezon, Lotrisone, Luxiq, Luxiqo, Maxivate, Methazon
Review published on: 11 May 2010
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