Pharmacologic Substance
clobetasol propionate
Effect:
Antipruritic Activity; Decreased Immunologically Active Molecule Activity; Decreased Protein Synthesis; Vasoconstriction
May Treat:
Dermatitis; Facial Dermatoses; Foot Dermatoses; Hand Dermatoses; Inflammation; Leg Dermatoses; Scalp Dermatoses
More Information:
DrugBank; DailyMed; PubChem
Definitions related to clobetasol propionate:
  • The propionate salt form of clobetasol, a topical synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. Clobetasol propionate exerts its effect by binding to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors and subsequently activates glucocorticoid receptor mediated gene expression. This results in synthesis of certain anti-inflammatory proteins, while inhibiting the synthesis of certain inflammatory mediators. Specifically, clobetasol propionate appears to induce phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, thereby controlling the release of the inflammatory precursor arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A2.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • This is the form in trademark preparations.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.