Impact of High-Pillow Sleeping Posture on Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma
January 28, 2026
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Brand Name :
topicort
Synonyms :
desoxymethasone
Class :
Corticosteroids
Brand Name :
topicort
Synonyms :
desoxymethasone
Class :
Corticosteroids
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Topical cream
0.05%
0.25%
Topical gel
0.05%
Topical ointment
0.25%
0.05%
Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
Apply a thin film topically every 12 hours to the affected area
Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Gels
Topically applied
every 12 hours
Apply a thin film topically to the affected area
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Topical cream
0.05%
0.25%
Topical gel
0.05%
Topical ointment
0.25%
0.05%
Corticosteroid-responsive Dermatoses
Gels
Topically applied
every 12 hrs
<18 years: Not recommended
>18 years: Apply a thin film topically to the affected area
may diminish the anti-neoplastic activity of corticosteroids
When desoximetasone is used in combination with profenamine, this leads to reduction in therapeutic effectiveness of profenamine
the therapeutic activity of desoximetasone may be decreased
When desoximetasone is used together in combination with profenamine, this leads to reduction in therapeutic effectiveness of profenamine
When desoximetasone is aided by androstenediol, that promotes an increased risk of edema
Frequency defined:
Striae
Pruritis
Erythema
Vesiculation
HPA suppression
Cataracts, glaucoma
Skin atrophy
Acneform lesions
Irritation
Folliculitis
Hypopigmentation
Pigmentation changes
Dryness
Secondary infection
Pregnancy consideration: Insufficient data available
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: desoximetasone
Pronounced: des·oximeta·sone
Why do we use desoximetasone?
It is used to treat dermatoses that itch and are sensitive to corticosteroids
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