betamethasone

American  

[bey-tuh-meth-uh-sohn, bee-] / ˌbeɪ təˈmɛθ əˌsoʊn, ˌbi- /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a synthetic analogue of a glucocorticoid, C 22 H 29 FO 5 , used in various forms in the treatment of inflammation, allergies, and tumors, and for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency.

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Etymology

Origin of betamethasone

Perhaps beta + meth(yl) + -a- connective vowel + (hydrocorti)sone, components of the chemical name

Example Sentences

In 2021, his colt Medina Spirit won the Derby but subsequently was disqualified after testing positive for betamethasone, a potent corticosteroid used to reduce pain and inflammation.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

However, he tested positive for betamethasone, an anti-inflammatory not in the class of drugs that is considered a performance enhancer other than if a horse feels better they may run better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Baffert and his attorneys have argued that treating a horse with a topical ointment that contains betamethasone, such as Otomax, is legal and that the rule was targeting injections.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2023

In a statement, Churchill Downs said Baffert continues to “peddle false narratives” about Medina Spirit’s failed drug test for a steroid, betamethasone, that is legal in Kentucky but is banned on race day.

From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2023

Medina Spirit failed his test for having in his system the regulated medication corticosteroid betamethasone, which Baffert and Brewster have argued came from an ointment rather than an injection.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023