Brand Name(s): Alphatrex; Beta-Val; Betalene;
Betatrex; Diprolene; Diprosone; Maxivate; Valisone;
Luxiq Foam; Valnac Topical
CAS nš: 378-44-9
(bay ta meh tha sone)
What is Betamethasone?
Betamethasone is in a class of drugs called steroids. It reduces swelling and decreases the body's immune response.
This medicine is used to treat many different conditions. Primarily, it is used to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids. It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease.
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