Calcipotriene

FDA Approved: November 19, 2009
Pharm Company: HITECH PHARMA
Category: Skin Care

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Calcipotriol (INN) or calcipotriene (USAN) is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol or vitamin D. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis, marketed under the trade name "Dovonex" in the United States, "Daivonex" outside of North America, and "Psorcutan" in Germany. The medication has also been used successfully in treatment of alopecia areata.[1] Contents 1 Mechanism 2 Usage and efficacy 3 Side effects 4 References 5 External links Mechanism The efficacy of calcipotriol in the ...

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