Fluazacort
Fluazacort
Fluazacort (pronounced: floo-uh-zuh-kort) is a glucocorticoid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is a synthetic corticosteroid derived from prednisolone.
Etymology
The term "Fluazacort" is a combination of the prefix "Flu-", which is derived from the Latin word "fluo", meaning to flow, and "azacort", which is a common suffix used in the naming of corticosteroids. The "aza" part of the suffix is derived from the chemical structure of these compounds, which contain a nitrogen atom (aza- is a prefix used in chemistry to denote the presence of nitrogen).
Usage
Fluazacort is used in the treatment of various conditions such as allergies, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. It works by decreasing the body's immune response to these conditions, thereby reducing symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.
Related Terms
- Glucocorticoid: A type of steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal gland. Glucocorticoids have many functions in the body, including the regulation of inflammation and the immune response.
- Anti-inflammatory: Refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling.
- Immunosuppressive: Refers to the ability of a substance or treatment to suppress or reduce the body's immune response.
- Corticosteroid: A type of steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal gland. Corticosteroids have many functions in the body, including the regulation of inflammation and the immune response.
- Prednisolone: A synthetic glucocorticoid drug that is used to treat a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
- Allergies: A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Rheumatoid arthritis: A chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.
- Lupus: An inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fluazacort
- Wikipedia's article - Fluazacort
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