Pimecrolimus
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Pimecrolimus is an immunosuppressant drug of the calcineurin inhibitor class used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema).
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Trade names | Elidel |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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Routes of administration | topical |
Drug class | immunosuppressant |
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Bioavailability | low systemic absorption |
Protein binding | 74%–87% |
Metabolism | Hepatic CYP3A |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.124.895 |
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Formula | C43H68ClNO11 |
Molar mass | 810.46 g·mol−1 |
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It is available as a topical cream. It was developed and formerly marketed by Novartis under the trade name Elidel.