Mr. Ibrahem/Calcipotriol
Clinical data
Trade namesDaivonex, Dovonex, Sorilux, others
Other namescalcipotriene (USAN US)
AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
MedlinePlusa608018
Pregnancy
category
  • AU: B3
Routes of
administration
Topical
Drug classForm of vitamin D[1]
Legal status
Legal status
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability5 to 6%
MetabolismLiver
ExcretionBiliary
Identifiers
  • (1R,3S,5E)-5-{2-[(1R,3aS,4Z,7aR)-1-[(2R,3E)-5-cyclopropyl-5-hydroxypent-3-en-2-yl]-7a-methyl-octahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene}-4-methylidenecyclohexane-1,3-diol
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC27H40O3
Molar mass412.614 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a medication used to treat psoriasis.[2] It is applied to the skin.[2] It is also available in combination with betamethasone.[2]

Common side effects include skin irritation, itchiness, and worsening psoriasis.[2] Other side effects may include increased sensitivity to UV radiation and high calcium.[2] Safety in pregnancy is unclear.[2] It is a manufactured derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D.[1]

Calcipotriol was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1991.[3] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[4] It is available as a generic medication.[5] In the United States 60 grams costs about 70 USD as of 2021.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Calcipotriol". SPS - Specialist Pharmacy Service. 28 April 2015. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Calcipotriene Monograph for Professionals". Drugs.com. Archived from the original on 26 July 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2021. Cite error: The named reference "AHFS2021" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ Fischer J, Ganellin CR (2006). Analogue-based Drug Discovery. John Wiley & Sons. p. 452. ISBN 9783527607495. Archived from the original on 2021-01-22. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  4. ^ World Health Organization (2023). The selection and use of essential medicines 2023: web annex A: World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 23rd list (2023). Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl:10665/371090. WHO/MHP/HPS/EML/2023.02.
  5. ^ a b "Calcipotriene Prices, Coupons & Savings Tips - GoodRx". GoodRx. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2021.