Alclometasone
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Trade names | Aclovate |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a604021 |
Routes of administration | topical |
ATC code | D07AB10 (WHO) S01BA10 (WHO) |
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CAS Number | 66734-13-2 |
PubChem (CID) | 5311000 |
DrugBank | DB00240 |
ChemSpider | 4470541 |
UNII | 136H45TB7B |
KEGG | D01820 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:53776 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1201361 |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C28H37ClO7 |
Molar mass | 521.042 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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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
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
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
- 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
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
Alclometasone as Aclovate is supplied in:
- Cream; Topical; 0.05%
- Ointment; Topical; 0.05%