Tacalcitol
Chemical compound
Tacalcitol (1,24-dihydroxyvitamin D3) is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Tacalcitol is marketed under several names, including Curatoderm and Bonalfa.
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| Other names | (1α,24R)-1,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 |
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| Routes of administration | Topical |
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| Formula | C27H44O3 |
| Molar mass | 416.646 g·mol−1 |
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It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Mechanism
Tacalcitol reduces excessive cell turnover in the epidermis by interacting with vitamin D receptors on keratinocytes.
Uses
It is usually prescribed by a general practitioner or dermatologist for the treatment of psoriasis, chronic chapped lips and other severe dry skin conditions because of its ability to reduce excessive skin cell turnover.[1] It is available as an ointment or lotion.
It has also been used for vitiligo and Hailey-Hailey disease.
| この記事は、クリエイティブ・コモンズ・表示・継承ライセンス3.0のもとで公表されたウィキペディアの項目Tacalcitol(11 February 2024編集記事参照)を素材として二次利用しています。 Item:Q22024 |
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