compound betamethasone

Compound betamethasone is a pharmaceutical drug that combines two forms of the synthetic glucocorticoid betamethasone: betamethasone sodium phosphate and betamethasone dipropionate. This combination is designed to provide both rapid onset and prolonged anti-inflammatory effects. Betamethasone sodium phosphate is a soluble agent for quick absorption, while betamethasone dipropionate is a slightly soluble drug that acts as a reservoir for sustained release. It functions by binding to glucocorticoid receptors, affecting the transcription of proteins involved in the inflammatory response, thereby reducing inflammation, pain, and swelling. It is being investigated for various conditions including acute gout, pain after supraspinatus tendon repair, severe alopecia areata, frozen shoulder, vitiligo, and for postoperative pain management in several surgical procedures.

Brand names

DiprospanDibaosongCompound Betamethasone Injection

Other names

复方倍他米松