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calcipotriene

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calcipotriene /cal·ci·po·tri·ene/ (-po-tri´ēn) a synthetic derivative of vitamin D (cholecalciferol), applied topically in the treatment of psoriasis.
calcipotriene
[kal′sĭpotri′ēn]
a synthetic derivative of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), applied to the skin to treat psoriasis.
calcipotriene [kal″sĭ-po-tri´ēn]
a synthetic derivative of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), applied to the skin to treat psoriasis.
calcipotriene (kal´sipōtri´ēn),
n brand name: Dovonex;
drug class: vitamin D3 derivative (synthetic);
action: regulation of skin cell production and development;
use: moderate plaque psoriasis.
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Comparative study of calcipotriene (MC903) oinment and flucinonide oinment in the treatment of psoriasis J Am Acad Dermatol 1994;31:755-9.
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