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crisaborole

crisaborole (STAQUIS) is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: withdrawn Dermatologicals (D11) D11AH06
US status approved
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Drug details — crisaborole
US status
approved
Class
Dermatologicals (D11)
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
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Quick answer

crisaborole (STAQUIS) is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN crisaborole
Brand STAQUIS
Mechanism Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor
Target Phosphodiesterase 4
Therapeutic class Dermatologicals (D11)
Route TOPICAL
Formulation OINTMENT
ATC code D11AH06

Mechanism of action

Phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor

Primary target: Phosphodiesterase 4

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA withdrawn

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  4. imiquimod Dermatologicals (D06)
  5. lebrikizumab Dermatologicals (D11)
  6. retapamulin Dermatologicals (D06)

Frequently asked questions

What is crisaborole?

crisaborole (STAQUIS) is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for crisaborole?

STAQUIS is a marketed brand name for crisaborole. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of crisaborole?

crisaborole has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.