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Tixocortol pivalate

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Tixocortol pivalate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.054.261 Edit this at Wikidata
  • CC12CCC(=O)C=C1CCC3C2C(CC4(C3CCC4(C(=O)CSC(=O)C(C)(C)C)O)C)O
Properties
C26H38O5S
Molar mass 462.64
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Tixocortol pivalate is a corticosteroid. It has anti-inflammatory properties similar to hydrocortisone.[1] It is marketed under the brand name Pivalone.[2]

It is sometimes used in patch testing in atopic dermatitis.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ P Larochelle MD, PhD; P Du Souich MD, PhD; E Bolte MD; J Lelorier MD, PhD; R Goyer PhD (1983). "Tixocortol pivalate, a corticosteroid with no systemic glucocorticoid effect after oral, intrarectal, and intranasal application". Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 33 (3): 343–350. doi:10.1038/clpt.1983.43. PMID 6402333. Retrieved 2011-03-29. {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |last-author-amp= ignored (|name-list-style= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Tixocortol Pivalate". Drugs.com. Retrieved 2011-03-29.
  3. ^ Nedorost ST, Babineau D (October 2010). "Patch testing in atopic dermatitis". Dermatitis. 21 (5): 251–4. PMID 20920410.