Alclometasone
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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[7-chloro-11-hydroxy-10,13,16-trimethyl-3-oxo-17-(2-propanoyloxyacetyl)-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] propanoate
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| Clinical data | |
| Trade names | Aclovate |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a604021 |
| Routes of administration |
topical |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 66734-13-2 |
| ATC code | D07AB10 (WHO) S01BA10 (WHO) |
| PubChem | CID 5311000 |
| DrugBank | DB00240 |
| ChemSpider | 4470541 |
| UNII | 136H45TB7B |
| KEGG | D01820 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:53776 |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL1201361 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C28H37ClO7 |
| Molar mass | 521.042 g/mol |
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Alclometasone is synthetic glucocorticoid steroid for topical use in dermatology as anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiallergic, antiproliferative and vasoconstrictive agent.
The prodrug alclometasone dipropionate is marketed as Aclovate by GlaxoSmithKline.
Pharmacology[edit]
Alclometasone inhibits phospholipase A2 by inducing production of lipocortins; inhibits synthesis of arachidonic acid, prostaglandins and leukotrienes acid, reduce release of cytokines from lymphocytes and others mediators of inflammation (incl. histamine).
Indications[edit]
Alclometasone cream and ointment are indicated for the relief of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, including:
- atopic dermatitis
- eczema
- psoriasis
- allergic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis
- actinic dermatitis
- kiss-type allergy
- skin itch
Alclometasone may be used on sensitive skin sites (face, skinfolds); in pediatric patients 1 year or older and in geriatric patients.
Contraindications[edit]
- hypersensitivity to alclometasone or any of ingredients in pharmaceutical forms
- cutaneous tuberculosis
- chicken pox
- perioral dermatitis
- acne
- rosacea
- open wounds
- trophic ulcers
- viral infection of skin
- skin manifestations of syphilis
Side effects[edit]
Adverse reactions (sometimes, less than 1-2% cases) include:
- burning
- itching
- erythema
- skin reddening
- xerodermia
- skin irritation
- acne
- hypopigmentation
- prickly heat
- folliculitis
- white atrophy
- hypertrichosis
- reinfection of skin
How supplied[edit]
Alclometasone as Aclovate is supplied in:
- Cream; Topical; 0.05%
- Ointment; Topical; 0.05%
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