Alclometasone

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Alclometasone
Systematic (IUPAC) name
[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
Identifiers
CAS number 66734-13-2
ATC code D07AB10 S01BA10
PubChem 636374
DrugBank APRD00783
Chemical data
Formula C28H37ClO7 
Mol. mass 521.042 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
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Therapeutic considerations
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Legal status
Routes topical

Alclometasone is synthetic glucocorticoid steroid for topical use in dermatology as anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, antiallergic, antiproliferative and vasoconstrictive agent.
Alclometasone Dipropionate marketed as medication Aclovate by GlaxoSmithKline.

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[edit] 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).

[edit] Indications

Alclometasone cream and onintment 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 sensetive skin sites (face, skinfolds); in pediatric patients 1 year or older and in geriatric patients.

[edit] 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

[edit] Side effects

Alclometasone Adverse reactions/Side effects (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

[edit] How supplied

Alclometasone as Aclovate is supplied in:

  • Cream; Topical; 0.05%
  • Ointment; Topical; 0.05%

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