Adapaleno [INN-Spanish]
Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C28H28O3
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/adapalene.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
412.52 g/mol
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Melting Point
No information avaliable
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H2O Solubility
Practically Insoluble
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State
Solid
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LogP
7.884
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Dosage Forms
Gel (0.1%); Solution; Pledglets; Cream
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Indication
For the topical treatment of comedo, papular and pustular acne (acne vulgaris) of the face, chest or back.
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Pharmacology
Adapalene is a chemically stable retinoid-like compound. Biochemical and pharmacological profile studies have demonstrated that adapalene is a modulator of cellular differentiation, keratinization, and inflammatory processes all of which represent important features in the pathology of acne vulgaris.
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Absorption
Absorption of adapalene through human skin is low. Only trace amounts (<0.25 ng/mL) of parent substance have been found in the plasma of acne patients following chronic topical application of adapalene in controlled clinical trials
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side effects and Toxicity
The acute oral toxicity of adapalene in mice and rats is greater than 10 mL/kg. Chronic ingestion of the drug may lead to the same side effects as those associated with excessive oral intake of Vitamin A.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals