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Differin

Aka: Differin, Adapalene
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  1. Indication
    1. Acne Vulgaris
  2. Mechanism
    1. Comedolytic
    2. Synthetic retinoid analog
  3. Supplied
    1. Gel 0.1%
  4. Adverse Effects
    1. Same as Tretinoin, but may be less severe
  5. Efficacy
    1. As effective as Tretinoin at the same price
    2. Possibly better tolerated than Tretinoin
  6. Reference
    1. (1997) Med Lett Drugs Ther, 39:19-20
Medication Costs
Differin (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Differin 0.1% Gel 45gm Tube #1 for $308.85 ($308.85/unit)
Differin 0.1% Cream 45gm Tube #1 for $305.99 ($305.99/unit)
Differin 0.3% Gel 45gm Tube #1 for $255.98 ($255.98/unit)
Adapalene (on 2/9/2012 at DrugStore.com)
Adapalene 0.1% Gel 45gm Tube #1 for $159.99 ($159.99/unit)
Adapalene 0.1% Cream 45gm Tube #1 for $232.99 ($232.99/unit)
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adapalene (C0165631)

Definition (NCI) A topical retinoid-like compound, chemically similar to vitamin A. Although the exact mechanism of action is unknown, adapalene binds to specific retinoic acid receptors in the nucleus, leading to specific gene expression. This agent stimulates skin growth through modulation of cellular differentiation, inflammatory processes and keratinization of follicular epithelial cells. Adapalene may increase dermal sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. (NCI04)
Concepts Organic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
MSH C063610
SnomedCT 332377001, 391719005, 108903004, 386934008
English 6-(3-(1-adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-naphthoic acid, adapalene, 6-(3-(1-Adamantyl)-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-naphthoic acid, 6-(4-Methoxy-3-tricyclo(3.3.1.13,7)dec-1-ylphenyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxylic Acid, ADAPALENE, retinoids adapalene, adapalene (medication), Adapalene - chemical (substance), adapalene [Chemical/Ingredient], Adapalene, Adapalene (product), Adapalene (substance), Adapalene - chemical
Spanish Adapalene - chemical, Adapalene, adapaleno (producto), adapaleno (sustancia), adapaleno
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Differin (C0593946)

Concepts Organic Chemical (T109) , Pharmacologic Substance (T121)
MSH C063610
English Differin, differin, Allphar brand of adapalene, Differine, Galderma brand of adapalene
Sources
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


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