ATC Group: A07EA07 Beclometasone
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Beclometasone
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A07EA07
Beclometasone
Active Ingredients
Chemical substance
Description
Beclometasone is a pro-drug with weak glucocorticoid receptor binding affinity. It is extensively hydrolysed via esterase enzymes to the active metabolite beclometasone-17-monopropionate (B-17-MP), which has potent topical anti-inflammatory activity.