Term Name: fluorometholone acetate
Synonyms: (6alpha,11beta)-9-fluoro-11-hydroxy-6-methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-1,4-dien-17-yl acetate, 6alpha-Methyl-9alpha-fluoro-17-acetoxy-21-deoxyprednisolone, 9-Fluoro-11beta,17-dihydroxy-6alpha-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-acetate, 9-fluoro-11beta-hydroxy-6alpha-methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-1,4-dien-17-yl acetate, Flarex, Fluorometholone 17-acetate
Definition: A steroid ester resulting from the formal condensation of the 17-hydroxy function of fluorometholone with acetic acid. Used in the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the eye.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:78354]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3-oxo-Delta(1),Delta(4)-steroid 11beta-hydroxy steroid 20-oxo steroid acetate ester fluorinated steroid glucocorticoid steroid ester
has_functional_parent: Delta(1)-progesterone fluorometholone
has_role: anti-inflammatory drug