Chemical formula: C₂₁H₂₁NO₂S Molecular mass: 351.462 g/mol PubChem compound: 5381
Tazarotene, a member of the acetylenic class of retinoids, is a prodrug which is converted to its active free form, tazarotenic acid, by de-esterification in the skin area. Tazarotenic acid is the only known metabolite of tazarotene to have retinoid activity.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| D05AX05 | Tazarotene | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZORAC Gel | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| TAZORAC Cream | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | |
| TAZORAC Gel | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Tazarotene is an active ingredient of these brands:
Poland (PL)Spain (ES)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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