Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Mechanism_Of_Action Á¤º¸ In common with other topical corticosteroids, prednicarbate has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. In general, the mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of topical steroids is unclear. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, collectively called lipocortins. It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A2.
Pharmacology
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Pharmacology Á¤º¸ Corticosteroids diffuse across cell membranes and complex with specific cytoplasmic receptors. These complexes then enter the cell nucleus, bind to DNA (chromatin), and stimulate transcription of messenger RNA (mRNA) and subsequent protein synthesis of various inhibitory enzymes responsible for the anti-inflammatory effects of topical corticosteroids. These anti-inflammatory effects include inhibition of early processes such as edema, fibrin deposition, capillary dilatation, movement of phagocytes into the area, and phagocytic activities. Later processes, such as capillary production, collagen deposition, and keloid formation also are inhibited by corticosteroids.
Protein Binding
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ ´Ü¹é°áÇÕ Á¤º¸ Not Available
Half-life
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ ¹Ý°¨±â Á¤º¸ Not Available
Absorption
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Absorption Á¤º¸ Absorbed systemically across the stratum corneum.
Biotransformation
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Biotransformation Á¤º¸ Primarily in skin
Drug Interactions
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Interactions Á¤º¸ Atazanavir This gastric pH modifier decreases the levels/effects of atazanavirDasatinib Possible decreased levels of dasatinibDigoxin Rabeprazole increases the effect of digoxinEnoxacin The agent decreases the absorption of enoxacinIndinavir Omeprazole decreases the absorption of indinavirItraconazole The proton pump inhibitor decreases the absorption of imidazoleKetoconazole The proton pump inhibitor decreases the absorption of imidazole
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Description Á¤º¸ Prednicarbate is a relatively new topical corticosteroid drug. It is similar in potency to hydrocortisone. It is used in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis. It has a favorable benefit-risk ratio, with an inflammatory action similar to that of a medium potency corticosteroid, but with a low potential to cause skin atrophy. The anti-inflammation action of corticosteroids is associated with the inhibition of the interleukin 1-alpha cytokine within keratinocytes. IL-1a is also found in fibroblasts, where it is responsible for proliferation, collagenase induction and IL-6 synthesis, which are related to skin thickness.
Drug Category
Prednicarbate¿¡ ´ëÇÑ Drug_Category Á¤º¸ Anti InflammatoryAnti-inflammatory AgentsCorticosteroidGlucocorticoidsSteroidal