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Drug profile · INN

betamethasone acetate

betamethasone acetate (BETAMETHASONE ACETATE AND BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — betamethasone acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

betamethasone acetate (BETAMETHASONE ACETATE AND BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN betamethasone acetate
Brand BETAMETHASONE ACETATE AND BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is betamethasone acetate?

betamethasone acetate (BETAMETHASONE ACETATE AND BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for betamethasone acetate?

BETAMETHASONE ACETATE AND BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE is a marketed brand name for betamethasone acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of betamethasone acetate?

betamethasone acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.