Taclonex

Psoriasis, Psoriasis Vulgaris

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Taclonex

What is Taclonex

Calcipotriol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Betamethasone is a steroid medication that helps reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It can be applied directly to the skin to treat inflammatory skin conditions like eczema, and given intravenously to treat autoimmune diseases. The drug works by blocking the production of certain hormones that trigger inflammation.

Calcipotriene

is the brand name

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Taclonex Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Calcipotriene

Calcipotriol

1996

56

Effectiveness

How Taclonex Affects Patients

Corticosteroids are a type of medicine that reduce inflammation and inhibit pro-inflammatory signals. Depending on the patient, a dose much larger than normal may be prescribed. People who need to take a corticosteroid for a long time should be aware of the risk of the body not producing hormones correctly and the increased likelihood of getting infections.

How Taclonex works in the body

Glucocorticoids like betamethasone work by reducing inflammation and encouraging anti-inflammatory reactions. They block molecules that trigger inflammatory responses, such as NF-Kappa B and other transcription factors. They also stop the formation of arachidonic acid derivatives. Betamethasone works in two ways: it either activates receptors to start a slower, anti-inflammatory process, or it uses existing receptors to quickly reduce current inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The quantity of Taclonex is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Adrenal cortical hypofunctions and Post Surgical Ocular Inflammation. The amount also changes depending on the mode of delivery (e.g. Topical or Solution - Oral) showcased in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Psoriasis

, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.00005 mg/mg

Solution, Solution - Topical, , Topical, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Ointment, Spray, metered, Suspension, Suspension - Topical, Gel, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Gel - Topical, Spray, metered - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical, Cream - Topical

Psoriasis Vulgaris

, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.00005 mg/mg

Solution, Solution - Topical, , Topical, Ointment - Topical, Cream, Ointment, Spray, metered, Suspension, Suspension - Topical, Gel, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Gel - Topical, Spray, metered - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical, Cream - Topical

Warnings

Taclonex has one contraindication, so it should not be utilized when experiencing the conditions enumerated in the following table.

Taclonex Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Hypercalcemia

Do Not Combine

vitamin D intoxication

Do Not Combine

Facial Paralysis

Do Not Combine

There are 15 known major drug interactions with Taclonex.

Common Taclonex Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Calcium

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium.

Calcium Phosphate

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium Phosphate.

Calcium acetate

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium acetate.

Calcium carbonate

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium carbonate.

Calcium cation

Moderate

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Calcipotriol is combined with Calcium cation.

Taclonex Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking high amounts of glucocorticoids for a long period of time can cause cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure, water retention, high cholesterol, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis, muscle weakness, mood changes, psychosis, thinning skin, allergies, acne, excessive hair growth, reduced immunity, diabetes, low calcium and phosphorus levels, acid buildup in the body, slowed growth in children, and decreased hormone production in the adrenal glands. Treatment for overdose includes reducing the dose or stopping the steroid, as well as providing symptom relief and supportive care.

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Taclonex Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Taclonex?

249 active investigations are assessing the potential of Taclonex to treat Eye Infection, Alopecia Areata (AA) and Verrucous Lichen Planus (LP).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Psoriasis

0 Actively Recruiting

Psoriasis Vulgaris

25 Actively Recruiting

Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 1

Taclonex Reviews: What are patients saying about Taclonex?

5

Patient Review

6/21/2011

Taclonex for Psoriasis

This medication quickly and effectively reduced the severity of my flare-up, and I only had to pay $0 thanks to a coupon from my dermatologist.

5

Patient Review

8/13/2010

Taclonex for Psoriasis

This treatment really helped me. I'm grateful for modern medicine.

5

Patient Review

7/6/2012

Taclonex for Plaque Psoriasis

I've been using this for fifteen years and it's by far the most effective treatment I've tried. Not to mention, it's really easy to use!

4.3

Patient Review

3/14/2011

Taclonex for Psoriasis

Worked great at first, but then I started getting blisters in certain spots.

4

Patient Review

10/14/2011

Taclonex for Psoriasis

This didn't help me at all.

3.3

Patient Review

2/14/2011

Taclonex for Psoriasis

After trying cortisone and other topical treatments without success, I was given a sample of taclonex by my dermatologist. This completely cleared up my issue within three weeks. Now, if I get the occasional spot, I use it a couple times a month. Even with a coupon, though, my copay is still $55.

3

Patient Review

6/28/2015

Taclonex for Psoriasis

This gel form of the drug is just as effective as anything else I've used in the past. The main issue I have is that it's difficult to tell how much is actually coming out and if any is being wasted. With liquid drugs, it's easier to feel them come out.

3

Patient Review

7/14/2014

Taclonex for Psoriasis

I've been using this medication for two months now. While it has helped to stop the flaking and itching, my hair has become very greasy as a result. It's also quite expensive; even with insurance, it cost me $60.

3

Patient Review

3/15/2010

Taclonex for Osteoporosis

2.7

Patient Review

7/29/2013

Taclonex for Psoriasis

I've been losing my hair and having my period continuously since I started Taclonex. That being said, my rash has mostly disappeared but I still have faded red blotches and flaky/dry skin.

2.7

Patient Review

10/26/2012

Taclonex for Psoriasis

After trying a bunch of different treatments that didn't work or had nasty side effects, I finally found one that worked for me. Taclonex is expensive, but it's worth it if you're struggling with plaque psoriasis.

1.7

Patient Review

3/17/2010

Taclonex for Psoriasis

1

Patient Review

6/23/2016

Taclonex for Psoriasis

A few years ago, I used this treatment on my feet. It did help my feet, but now I have developed painful red patches on my palms and fingers which peel. I believe that this product has permanently thinned my skin, and I am considering legal action. Do not use it.

1

Patient Review

2/3/2016

Taclonex for Psoriasis

I am blown away by how expensive this product is. I called customer service to confirm the price, and it took over 35 minutes for anyone to answer the phone. Very disappointing.

1

Patient Review

3/23/2017

Taclonex for Psoriasis

The cost of this medication is outrageous. Even with insurance, I was expecting to pay a lot less than I did. The discount card didn't help as much as I thought it would either.

1

Patient Review

4/7/2013

Taclonex for Psoriasis

I used taclonex for seven days and got an awful, itchy rash all over my back and stomach. A biopsy showed that the drug was the cause.

1

Patient Review

6/27/2014

Taclonex for Plaque Psoriasis

The price of this prescription at Costco was absurdly high. Over $1400!!! I walked away and refuse to pay that much.

1

Patient Review

10/13/2011

Taclonex for Plaque Psoriasis

Taclonex was a total lifesaver for my psoriasis. I had tried another cream previously with zero success, but this worked within a month.

Patient Q&A Section about taclonex

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Taclonex a steroid?

"Taclonex contains a combination of betamethasone and calcipotriene. Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Calcipotriene is a form of vitamin d."

Answered by AI

What is the generic drug for Taclonex?

"Sandoz is marketing the ointment in 60 gram and 100 gram tubes, the same strengths that are marketed as Taclonex® Ointment."

Answered by AI

What is Taclonex drug used for?

"This medication is used to treat psoriasis. It helps to reduce the redness, thickness, and scaling of the skin. Healthy skin lowers your risk of infection and protects you against the environment."

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How long does it take Taclonex to work?

"If your condition does not improve after 2 weeks, or gets worse, tell your doctor."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Taclonex

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Zasocitinib for Plaque Psoriasis

4 - 17
All Sexes
Chula Vista, CA

The main aim of this study is to see how well the medicine zasocitinib works, how safe it is, and how children and teenagers aged 4 to under 18 with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis respond to it. The study will be done in 2 parts: Part A will include both children and teenagers, while part B will only include children. At first, only teenagers who meet the study rules can participate in this study. Children may only start to participate once enough information has been collected from other studies with zasocitinib. Participants in Part A will initially be assigned to receive either zasocitinib or placebo for the first 16 weeks of treatment, then all participants will receive zasocitinib through the end of the study. All participants in Part B will be assigned to receive treatment with zasocitinib throughout the study. Participants will be in the study for up to 4 years and 2 months (217 weeks), including up to 35 days for the screening period, 208 weeks of treatment (Part A and Part B) and a 4-week safety follow-up period. During the study, participants will visit their study site multiple times.

Phase 3
Recruiting

Exalt Clinical Research (+10 Sites)

Study Director

Takeda

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ESK-001 for Plaque Psoriasis

18+
All Sexes
Markham, Canada

The objective of the ESK-001-018 long term extension is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ESK-001 over time. The scientific questions it aims to answer are: * How safe is taking ESK-001 long-term in people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis? * Does taking ESK-001 long-term reduce the severity of people's plaque psoriasis? Patients will enter the long-term extension study following completion of one of the parent studies (ESK-001-016 or ESK-001-017) and will receive open-label ESK-001 twice daily for 24 weeks. After 24 weeks, the first 200 patients meeting at least PASI-75 clinical response will be randomly assigned to receive ESK-001 or placebo. At any point during this time, the patients losing the initial clinical response may return to the open-label ESK-001 treatment. Patients who complete Week 48 will return to open-label ESK-001 treatment and they will receive ESK-001 until the end of the study or discontinuation. All the remaining patients not meeting the entry criteria for the randomized withdrawal phase will continue to receive open-label ESK-001 for the remainder of the study. Patients taking part in the study must be men or women aged at least 18 years old and have completed a previous (parent) study of ESK-001 in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Patients must consent and agree to: * ensure drug daily compliance until end of study or discontinuation. * visit the clinic for checkups and assessments. * provide blood and urine samples.

Phase 3
Recruiting
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Lynderm Research (+35 Sites)

Alumis Inc

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