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Drug profile · INN

flumethasone pivalate

flumethasone pivalate (LOCORTEN) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — flumethasone pivalate
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

flumethasone pivalate (LOCORTEN) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN flumethasone pivalate
Brand LOCORTEN
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route TOPICAL
Formulation CREAM

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 flumethasone pivalate?

flumethasone pivalate (LOCORTEN) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for flumethasone pivalate?

LOCORTEN is a marketed brand name for flumethasone pivalate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of flumethasone pivalate?

flumethasone pivalate 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.