Clocortolone pivalate explained

Clocortolone pivalate (brand names Cilder, Cloderm, Purantix), also known as clocortolone trimethylacetate, is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid and corticosteroid ester which is marketed in the United States and Austria.^{[1] [2] [3]} It is the C21 pivalate (trimethylacetate) ester of clocortolone, and acts as a prodrug of clocortolone in the body.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

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4. US . 5073641 . Prodrug derivatives of carboxylic acid drugs . 17 December 1991 . Bundgaard H, Nielsen NM .
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