Crisaborole: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and More

Generic Medicine Info Patient Medicine Information

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Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Topical/Cutaneous
Atopic dermatitis

Adult: For the treatment of mild to moderate cases: As 2% ointment: Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) bid.
Child: ≥3 months Same as adult dose.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy and lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Significant: Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. contact urticaria).
General disorders and administration site conditions: Application site pain (e.g. mild transient burning or stinging).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: Allergic contact dermatitis.

Monitoring Parameters

Monitor for signs of hypersensitivity reactions.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Crisaborole inhibits phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE-4) which causes an increase in intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels, a modulator of inflammatory responses. Although it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, the exact mechanism for its effect on the treatment of atopic dermatitis has not been fully elucidated.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Rapidly absorbed systemically after topical application.
Distribution: Plasma protein binding: 97%.
Metabolism: Metabolised in the liver via hydrolysis into inactive major metabolite, 5-(4-cyanophenoxy)-2-hydroxyl benzylalcohol; this metabolite is metabolised further via oxidation into downstream metabolites, among which includes another major metabolite, 5-(4-cyanophenoxy)-2-hydroxyl benzoic acid.
Excretion: Via urine (as inactive metabolites).

Chemical Structure

Storage

Store between 15-30°C.

MIMS Class

Other Dermatologicals

ATC Classification

D11AH06 - crisaborole ; Belongs to the class of agents for atopic dermatitis, excluding corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of atopic dermatitis.

References

Anon. Crisaborole. AHFS Clinical Drug Information [online]. Bethesda, MD. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Inc. https://www.ahfscdi.com. Accessed 05/02/2021.

Anon. Crisaborole. Lexicomp Online. Hudson, Ohio. Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information, Inc. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed 26/05/2023.

Buckingham R (ed). Crisaborole. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 05/02/2021.

Crisaborole. Gold Standard Drug Database in ClinicalKey [online]. Elsevier Inc. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed 26/05/2023.

Eucrisa (Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc). DailyMed. Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed. Accessed 26/05/2023.

Eucrisa Ointment (Pfizer Labs). U.S. FDA. https://www.fda.gov. Accessed 26/05/2023.

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