Dexamethasone sodium phosphate

Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate is a sodium phosphate salt form of Dexamethasone, a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid with potent anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to binding to specific nuclear steroid receptors, dexamethasone also interferes with NF-kB activation and apoptotic pathways. This agent lacks the salt-retaining properties of other related adrenal hormones. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiemetics, Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic corticosteroids and Systemic corticosteroids. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-inflammatories, antirheumatic agents, ophthalmic agents and osteoarthritis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Decadron Phosphate, Dalalone, Dexadreson, Megacort and Soldesam. Its PubChem CID is 16961.

CAS No 2392-39-4
Molecular Formula C22H28FNa2O8P
Molecular Weight 516.4 g/mol
Synonyms disodium;[2-[(8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] phosphate

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