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Indications

REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

Route/Dosage

US Brand Names

Vtama

Action

  • Binds to and activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor, which regulates cytokine and skin-barrier-protein expression and antioxidant activity. The specific mechanism for its effects in psoriasis is not known.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Reduced severity of plaques.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antipsoriatics

Pharmacologic Classification: Aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Minimally absorbed.

Distribution: Unknown.

Protein Binding: 99%.

Metabolism/Excretion: Primarily metabolized by the liver.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

(plaque reduction)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
Topicalunknownunknownunknown

Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

ta-PIN-ar-of

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NDC Code