| Drug Name: | Calcipotriol |
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| Drug Class: | Vitamin D analogue |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Binds to vitamin D receptors on keratinocytes
- Regulates cell differentiation and proliferation
- Inhibits T-cell activation and cytokine production
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| Use: | - Topical treatment of psoriasis vulgaris
- May be used in combination with other topical or systemic therapies
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| Side Effects: | - Skin irritation
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Dry skin
- Erythema
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to calcipotriol or any component of the formulation
- Hypercalcemia
- Pregnancy and lactation
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