Fluticasone

A summary of the most common chemical descriptors (InChI Key and SMILES codes) for Fluticasone are summarized together with 3D and 2D structures and relevant physico-chemical properties.

What is the Fluticasone?

The molecule Fluticasone presents a molecular formula of C₂₂H₂₇F₃O₄S and its IUPAC name is S-(fluoromethyl) (6S,8S,9R,10S,11S,13S,14S,16R,17R)-6,9-difluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-6,7,8,11,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-17-carbothioate.

Fluticasone (FLU-tik-a-sone) is a man-made steroid that is used to treat nasal and lung problems. These problems include seasonal or year-round allergies, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. Fluticasone is a white powder with a molecular weight of 507.6 and the following chemical structure:.

Fluticasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are hormones that are produced naturally by the adrenal gland. They have many important functions, including control of inflammatory reactions..

Fluticasone is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, asthma, and bronchitis. It works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation..

Fluticasone exists as a nasal spray and an inhalation powder. It can be found as a cream, ointment, and lotion..

Fluticasone is usually used once or twice a day. The nasal spray is usually used once or twice a day. The inhalation powder is usually used two or three times a day. The cream, ointment, and lotion are usually applied once or twice a day..

Fluticasone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:.

headache.

nausea.

vomiting.

diarrhea.

stomach pain.

dizziness.

trouble sleeping.

dry mouth.

nosebleed.

sore throat.

cough.

hoarseness.

runny nose.

increased appetite.

weight gain.

muscle weakness.

tremor.

anxiety.

nervousness.

irritability.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:.

vision problems.

eye pain.

ear pain.

flu-like symptoms.

rash.

hives.

itching.

difficulty breathing or swallowing.

wheezing.

swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs.

dizziness.

lightheadedness.

fainting.

Fluticasone may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are taking this medication..

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088)..

3D structure

Cartesian coordinates

Geometry of Fluticasone in x, y and z coordinates (Å units) to copy/paste elsewhere. Generated with Open Babel software.

2D drawing

Molecule descriptors

Other names (synonyms)

IUPAC nomenclature provides a standardized method for naming chemical compounds. Although this system is widely used in chemistry, many chemical compounds have also other names commonly used in different contexts. These synonyms can come from a variety of sources and are used for a variety of purposes.

One common source of synonyms for chemical compounds is the common or trivial names, assigned on the basis of appearance, properties, or origin of the molecule.

Another source of synonyms are historical or obsolete names employed in the past, however replaced nowadays by more modern or standardized names.

In addition to common and historical names, chemical compounds may also have synonyms that are specific to a particular field or industry.

Reference codes for other databases

• CAS number (Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number) is a unique identifier is assigned to every chemical compound indexed in the CAS database.
• Beilstein: The Beilstein database is a comprehensive source of information on organic chemistry, including information on chemical structures, properties, and reactions. The Beilstein database assigns unique identifiers which can be used to identify compounds in scientific literature and other sources.
• ChEBI (Chemical Entities of Biological Interest): ChEBI is a database of small chemical molecules that are of interest in the field of biology.
• PubChem CID (Compound Identifier): PubChem is a database of chemical compounds that is maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• RTECS number (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances): The RTECS is a database of information on the toxic effects of chemicals, including information on their structures and properties.
• ChEMBL (Compound Bioactivity Data): ChEMBL is a database of bioactivity data for small molecules, including information on their properties and structures.
• CompTox Dashboard (Environmental Protection Agency): The CompTox Dashboard is a database of information on the toxicology and environmental effects of chemicals.

Physico-Chemical properties

LogP and topological polar surface area (TPSA) values were estimated using Open Babel software.

The n-octanol/water partition coeficient (K_ow) data is applied in toxicology and drug research. K_ow values are used, to guess the environmental fate of persistent organic pollutants. High partition coefficients values, tend to accumulate in the fatty tissue of organisms. Molecules with a log(K_ow) (or LogP) greater than 5 are considered to bioaccumulate.

TPSA values are the sum of the surface area over all polar atoms or molecules, mainly oxygen and nitrogen, also including hydrogen atoms.

In medicinal chemistry, TPSA is used to assess the ability of a drug to permeabilise cells.

For molecules to penetrate the blood-brain barrier (and act on receptors in the central nervous system), TPSA values below 90 Ų are required. Thus, molecules with a polar surface area greater than 140 Ų tend to be poorly permeable to cell membranes.