Adverse Drug Reaction Classification System

Pharmaceutical Information
Drug Name Fluocinolone acetonide
Drug ID BADD_D00924
Description Fluocinolone acetonide, with the formula 6-alpha, 9-alpha-difluoro-16-alpha, 17 alpha-acetonide, is a corticosteroid that presents a high lipophilicity.[T357] It has been used extensively in dermatological preparations and it has also been investigated thoroughly for its use in implantable corticosteroid devices.[T358] This type of device containing fluocinolone acetonide was developed by Taro Pharmaceuticals and approved by FDA in May 2016.[L4676]
Indications and Usage Fluocinolone acetonide has been used extensively in different medical areas. -In dermatology, it is extensively used for the relief of inflammatory dermatosis, dermatitis, psoriasis, hypertrophic tissues, keloid tissues and atopic dermatitis.[F1955] -It has been used in shampoo products as a low to medium potency corticosteroid for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.[L4682] -In ear drops, it is used as a low to medium potency corticosteroid for the treatment of chronic eczematous external otitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years and older.[L4683] -As an intravitreal implant, it is indicated for the treatment of diabetic macular edema with patients that have been previously treated with a course of corticosteroids and no clinically significant rise in intraocular pressure.[L4684] -Fluocinolone acetonide was announced on October 15, 2018 to be FDA approved for the treatment of chronic non-infectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye.[L4685] -Some reports have indicated the use of fluocinolone acetonide as a vasoprotective agent and for its use in the treatment of first-degree hemorrhoids.[A39532]
Marketing Status approved; investigational; vet_approved
ATC Code C05AA10; D07AC04; S01BA15; S02BA08
DrugBank ID DB00591
KEGG ID D01825
MeSH ID D005446
PubChem ID 6215
TTD Drug ID D02QJH
NDC Product Code 43538-910; 45802-485; 51672-1357; 51672-1365; 64980-331; 53183-0261; 71161-134; 65162-704; 68462-185; 0713-0224; 76420-163; 39328-079; 43538-900; 45802-009; 71879-136; 68611-190; 71428-002; 0713-0223; 0395-8243; 24208-416; 63629-8655; 70752-156; 38779-0022; 51927-0150; 10135-670; 43386-069; 43538-901; 43538-920; 51672-1356; 68462-590; 68791-103; 46439-8709; 0299-5500; 64980-330; 65162-702; 70752-158; 49452-3156; 0168-0064; 63629-8656; 68462-591; 68791-102; 65162-703; 70752-159; 0713-0709; 68791-101; 43538-911; 43538-921; 45802-887
UNII 0CD5FD6S2M
Synonyms Fluocinolone Acetonide | Acetonide, Fluocinolone | Fluortriamcinolone Acetonide | Acetonide, Fluortriamcinolone | Flurosyn | Jellin | Jellisoft | Synalar | Synalar-HP | Synalar HP | Synemol | Synamol | Alvadermo | Capex | Co-Fluocin | Co Fluocin | Cortiespec | Derma-Smooth FS | Derma Smooth FS | Flucinar | Fluocid | Fluodermo | Fluonid | Fluotrex | Flusolgen | Gelidina
Chemical Information
Molecular Formula C24H30F2O6
CAS Registry Number 67-73-2
SMILES CC1(OC2CC3C4CC(C5=CC(=O)C=CC5(C4(C(CC3(C2(O1)C(=O)CO)C)O)F)C)F)C
Chemical Structure
ADRs Induced by Drug
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ADR Term ADReCS ID ADR Frequency (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (FAERS) ADR Severity Grade (CTCAE)
Discomfort08.01.08.0030.006809%-
Dizziness02.11.04.006; 17.02.05.003; 24.06.02.007--
Dizziness postural02.11.04.008; 17.02.05.004; 24.06.02.008---
Drug ineffective08.06.01.0060.029038%-
Dry eye06.08.02.001--
Dry skin23.03.03.001--
Dysgeusia07.14.03.001; 17.02.07.003--
Ear disorder04.03.01.001---
Ear infection04.03.01.006; 11.01.05.001---
Ear pain04.03.01.003--
Eczema23.03.04.006--
Endophthalmitis06.04.05.009; 11.01.06.003--
Erythema23.03.06.001---
Eye discharge06.04.05.001---
Eye disorder06.08.03.001---
Eye haemorrhage06.07.02.001; 12.02.02.012; 24.07.05.0020.001502%-
Eye infection06.04.05.007; 11.01.06.001--
Eye inflammation06.04.05.0020.006609%-
Eye irritation06.04.05.003---
Eye pain06.08.03.0020.011815%
Eye swelling06.08.03.003---
Eyelid oedema06.04.04.004; 10.01.05.001; 23.04.01.003---
Folliculitis11.02.01.053; 23.11.04.003--
Fungal skin infection11.03.05.002; 23.11.03.006---
Gastroenteritis07.19.03.001; 11.01.07.004---
Gastrointestinal disorder07.11.01.001---
Glaucoma06.03.01.0020.010514%
Headache17.14.01.001--
Herpes simplex11.05.02.001; 23.11.05.004---
Hypersensitivity10.01.03.003--
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