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'''Betamethasone''' is a moderate-potent [[glucocorticoid]] [[steroid]] with [[anti-inflammatory]] and [[immunosuppressant|immunosuppressive]] abilities, used especially where water retention is undesirable. It is applied as a [[topical]] cream, ointment, foam, lotion or gel to treat [[pruritus|itching]] (e.g. from [[eczema]]).
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It is available as a number of [[ester]]s: [[propionate|Dipropionate]] (branded as Diprosone®, Diprolene® and others), Sodium Phosphate and [[Valerate]] (branded as Betnovate®, Celestone® and others).
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Betamethasone sodium phosphate is sometimes prescribed as an [[intramuscular injection]] (I.M) for itching from various ailments including allergic reactions to [[poison ivy]] and similar plants.
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== Indications ==
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Betamethasone is a [[corticosteroid]] used to stimulate fetal lung maturation, and to decrease the incidence and mortality from intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants.
It is also used as a topical cream to relieve skin irritation.
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0.05% Betamethasone cream appears effective in treating [[phimosis]] in boys, and often averts the need for [[circumcision]].
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Betamethasone sodium phosphate is used orally and via [[injection]] with the same indications as other [[steroids]].
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== Fetal risk ==
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As it crosses the placenta, which is required for its beneficial effects, it may also be associated with complications, such as [[hypoglycemia]] and [[Neutrophil leucocytosis|leucocytosis]] in newborns exposed [[in utero]].
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== External links ==
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* {{cite web | title=Betamethasone | url=http://www.safefetus.com/DrugDetail.asp?DrugId=709&TradeName=Betaval&TradeId=775 | publisher=safefetus.com}}
* {{cite web | title=Betamethasone | url=http://www.musc.edu/pharmacyservices/Drugs/B/Betamethasone.htm | work=Pharmacy Services | publisher=Medical University of South Carolina}}
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Betamethasone is a that is FDA approved for the of . There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include .
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