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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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Experience with calcipotriol as adjunctive treatment for vitiligo in patients who do not respond to PUVA alone: a preliminary study.
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A IN general, creams with tars in them or with calcipotriol, a form of vitamin D, can help reduce the size of the plaques.
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These include coal-tar preparations Dithranol, Calcipotriol, Tazarotene and steroid creams, or combinations such as Dovobet.
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