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How does fluorometholone reduce inflammation?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Fluorometholone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that binds to cytoplasmic receptors and controls mediator synthesis, dampening inflammatory reactions such as swelling, fibrin deposition, capillary dilatation and phagocyte migration.

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FMLAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 13Document updated 2 October 2023

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