Amcinonide

Overview

Amcinonide is a corticosteroid (a class of steroid hormones formed in the cortex of the adrenal gland and having antiinflammatory properties). Amcinonide is used to treat swelling, inflammation, or itching of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, rashes, insect bites, allergies and other irritations.

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Amcinonide include Menstrual problem, thinning of skin, Impotence, Bruising, Facial hair, Thinning of skin.

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Amcinonide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritation, Itching, Burning, Allergic contact dermatitis, Folliculitis, Striae, Perioral dermatitis, Maceration of the skin, Hypopigmentation, Skin atrophy, Dryness, Skin thinning, Superinfection or oppurtunistic infections, Skin Atrophy, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation.

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Dosage

Amcinonide's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

TopicalLotion: Apply and rub into the affected area completely twice daily.
TopicalCreams and ointments: Apply in a thin film 2-3 times/day. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved, if no improvement is seen, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Amcinonide is available.

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Amcinonide is available.

High Risk Groups

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Amcinonide

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Manufacturers of Amcinonide in Pakistan

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