Chemical formula: C₁₇H₁₈O₂ Molecular mass: 254.131 g/mol PubChem compound: 6439522
Tapinarof is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist. The specific mechanisms by which tapinarof cream exerts its therapeutic action in psoriasis patients are unknown.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| D05AX07 | D Dermatologicals → D05 Antipsoriatics → D05A Antipsoriatics for topical use → D05AX Other antipsoriatics for topical use | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTAMA Cream | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Tapinarof is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)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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