Dosing & Uses
AdultPediatric
Dosage Forms & Strengths
ointment
- 0.0003%
Plaque Psoriasis
Apply to affected areas BID
200 mg/week maximum
Safety & efficacy not established
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Interactions
Interaction Checker
and calcitriol topical
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Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
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Adverse Effects
>10%
Hypercalcemia (24%)
1-10%
Psoriasis (4%)
Pruritus (3%)
Skin discomfort (3%)
Urine abnormality (4%)
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Warnings
Cautions
Avoid excessive sunlight
Absorbed in sufficient quantities to produce systemic effects
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Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Previous
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Pharmacology
Absorption: yes
Mechanism of Action
Vitamin D analog
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Formulary
FormularyPatient Discounts
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