Abrocitinib: A Comprehensive Review of its Efficacy and Safety in Dermatology
Abrocitinib is a novel oral small molecule which acts as a selective JAK-1 inhibitor. Currently approved for use in moderate-to-severe cases of atopic dermatitis, this drug is gaining a rapid impetus for its use across various inflammatory dermatoses for its selective downstream action on cytokines...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: | Abrocitinib is a novel oral small molecule which acts as a selective JAK-1 inhibitor. Currently approved for use in moderate-to-severe cases of atopic dermatitis, this drug is gaining a rapid impetus for its use across various inflammatory dermatoses for its selective downstream action on cytokines of the JAK-1 pathway. Its efficacy and safety in atopic dermatitis has been established in phase 3 clinical trials. The future implication of this drug will depend largely on feasibility and practical use in Indian scenario. |
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Item Description: | 2229-5178 2249-5673 10.4103/idoj.idoj_449_24 |