User:Mr. Ibrahem/Alclometasone
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| Clinical data | |
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| Trade names | Aclovate |
| Other names | Alclometasone dipropionate[1] |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a604021 |
| Routes of administration | Topical |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid[2] |
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| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | 3% systemically (topical) |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Onset of action | Eczema: 5.3 - 13.9 days; Psoriasis: 6.7 - 14.8 days [3] |
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| Formula | C22H29ClO5 |
| Molar mass | 408.92 g·mol−1 |
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Alclometasone, sold under the brand name Aclovate among others, is a corticosteroid used for certain skin conditions.[2] This includes atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and allergic contact dermatitis.[2] It is applied to the skin.[2]
Common side effects include redness, irritation, acne, skin thinning, and striae.[2] Other side effects may include Cushing’s syndrome and infection.[2] Safety in pregnancy is unclear.[2] It is of moderate strength.[1]
Alclometasone was approved for medical use in the United States in 1982.[2] It is available as a generic medication.[4] In the United States 15 grams costs about 12 USD as of 2022.[4] In the United Kingdom 50 grams costs the NHS about £13.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c BNF 81: March-September 2021. BMJ Group and the Pharmaceutical Press. 2021. p. 1286. ISBN 978-0857114105.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Alclometasone Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Alclometasone - Professional Patient Advice". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 28 August 2019. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Alclometasone Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2022.