Definition: The main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions.
tixocortol pivalate [ 11 beta,17-dihydroxy-21-mercaptopregn-4-ene-3,20-dione pivalate,JO 1016,JO-1016,Juste brand of tixocortol pivalate,Pfizer brand of tixocortol pivalate,Pivalone,Tiovalone ] used in drug therapy of allergic rhinitis, structure