Bioactivity | Isoflupredone belongs to the class of corticosteroids and exerts its effect by binding to glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors of animals, such as horses. Isoflupredone can be used in wide range of conditions, such as infection and inflammatory diseases[1]. | |||||||||
In Vivo | Isoflupredone shows a significant decrease in serum potassium level in horses. Isoflupredone is a potent drug for the treatment of recurrent airway obstruction affected horses[1]. | |||||||||
Name | Isoflupredone | |||||||||
CAS | 338-95-4 | |||||||||
Formula | C21H27FO5 | |||||||||
Molar Mass | 378.43 | |||||||||
Appearance | Solid | |||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | |||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Picandet V, et al. Comparison of efficacy and tolerability of isoflupredone and dexamethasone in the treatment of horses affected with recurrent airway obstruction ('heaves'). Equine Vet J. 2003;35(4):419-424. |