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Drug profile · INN

fluorometholone acetate

fluorometholone acetate (FLAREX) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — fluorometholone acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

fluorometholone acetate (FLAREX) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN fluorometholone acetate
Brand FLAREX
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation SUSPENSION/DROPS

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 fluorometholone acetate?

fluorometholone acetate (FLAREX) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for fluorometholone acetate?

FLAREX is a marketed brand name for fluorometholone acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of fluorometholone acetate?

fluorometholone 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.