Alclometasone

Alclometasone
Clinical data
Trade names Aclovate
AHFS/Drugs.com Monograph
MedlinePlus a604021
Routes of
administration
topical
ATC code D07AB10 (WHO) S01BA10 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status
  • Rx Only (US)
Identifiers
CAS Number 66734-13-2 YesY
PubChem (CID) 5311000
DrugBank DB00240 YesY
ChemSpider 4470541 YesY
UNII 136H45TB7B YesY
KEGG D01820 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:53776 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL1201361 N
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:

Alclometasone may be used on sensitive skin sites (face, skinfolds); in pediatric patients 1 year or older and in geriatric patients.

Contraindications

Side effects

Adverse reactions (sometimes, less than 1-2% cases) include:

How supplied

Alclometasone as Aclovate is supplied in:


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