Chemical formula: C₂₄H₄₀O₄ Molecular mass: 392.572 g/mol PubChem compound: 222528
Deoxycholic acid is a cytolytic drug, which when injected into localized subcutaneous fat, physically disrupts the cell membrane of adipocytes. The destruction of adipocytes elicits a tissue response in which macrophages are attracted to the area to eliminate cellular debris and lipids, which are then cleared through natural processes.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D11AX24 | D Dermatologicals → D11 Other dermatological preparations → D11A Other dermatological preparations → D11AX Other dermatologicals | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELKYRA Solution for injection | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Deoxycholic acid is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)Ireland (IE)Lithuania (LT)Malta (MT)New Zealand (NZ)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Spain (ES)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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