Fluorometholone

Generic Name
Fluorometholone
Brand Names
FML, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML-S, Flarex, Fluor-OP
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H29FO4
CAS Number
426-13-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
SV0CSG527L
Background

A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732)

Indication

For the ophthalmic treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe.

Associated Conditions
Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC), Anterior chamber inflammation, Inflammation, Keratitis, Ocular Inflammation, Ocular bacterial infections
Associated Therapies
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