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Dexamethasone vs Betamethasone - What's the difference?

dexamethasone | betamethasone |

As nouns the difference between dexamethasone and betamethasone

is that dexamethasone is a synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof while betamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid used as a topical anti-inflammatory.

dexamethasone

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (hormone) A synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid hormones, having the chemical formula C22H29FO5, or a derivative thereof
    • Many dexamethasones act as anti-inflammatory agents.

    See also

    *(wikipedia "dexamethasone")

    betamethasone

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia betamethasone) (-)
  • (medicine) A synthetic glucocorticoid used as a topical anti-inflammatory