Chemistry:Methylprednisolone aceponate

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Methylprednisolone aceponate
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Trade namesAdvantan, Avancort
Other namesMethylprednisolone 17α-propionate 21-acetate; ZK-91588
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FormulaC27H36O7
Molar mass472.578 g·mol−1
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Methylprednisolone aceponate, or methylprednisolone acetate propionate, sold under the brand names Advantan and Avancort, is a glucocorticoid and a corticosteroid ester—specifically the C17α propionate and C21 acetate diester of methylprednisolone.[1][2][3]

In Russia and some other countries the drug is available in 4 dosage forms differing in consistency and water content: emulsion (or lotion), cream, ointment and fatty ointment.[4]

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