Flurandrenolide

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Flurandrenolide exerts its effects by interacting with specific cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors and subsequently activates glucocorticoid receptor mediated gene expression. The synthesis of certain anti-inflammatory proteins is induced while the synthesis of certain inflammatory mediators is inhibited. As a result, there is an overall reduction in chronic inflammation and autoimmune reactions.

**Synonyms:** - 6alpha-Fluoro-11beta,16alpha,17,21-tetrahydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, cyclic 16,17-acetal with Acetone - Cordran - FLURANDRENOLIDE - Fludroxycortide