Antipsoriatics for Topical Use
- Name
- Antipsoriatics for Topical Use
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002153
- Description
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Not Available
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
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Drug Drug Description Calcitriol An active metabolite of vitamin D that is used to treat hyperparathyroidism and is also used in dialysis patients to combat hypocalcemia. Tazarotene An acetylenic retinoid used to treat fine wrinkles, mottled pigmentation of the skin, acne vulgaris, and plaque psoriasis. Fumaric acid Not Available Calcipotriol A topical synthetic vitamin D2 derivative used in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Anthralin An anthracene used to treat stable plaque psoriasis. Tacalcitol A vitamin D analog indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. Methoxsalen A furocoumarin used to treat psoriasis and vitiligo. Trioxsalen A psoralen derivative that has been used in combination with UV light to treat vitiligo, but has been discontinued by its manufacturer. Ulobetasol A lipocortin corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory and pruritic corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. - Drugs & Drug Targets