Adquey
PrescriptionBrand names: Difamilast
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION ADQUEY (difamilast) ointment contains difamilast as the active ingredient. Difamilast, is a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor. Difamilast is described chemically as N-({2-[4-(Difluoromethoxy)-3-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1,3-oxazol-4-yl}methyl)-2-ethoxybenzamide. The empirical formula is C 23 H 24 F 2 N 2 O 5 and the molecular weight is 446.44 g/mol. The structural formula is represented below: Difamilast occurs as white (or practically white) crystals or crystalline powder. It is very soluble in N-methylpyrrolidone, freely soluble in methanol and ethanol (99.5), and practically insoluble in water. It shows crystal polymorphism. Each gram of ADQUEY contains 1% difamilast (w/w) in a wax-based, white to off-white ointment containing the following inactive ingredients: mineral oil, paraffin, propylene carbonate, white petrolatum, and white wax. Structure
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Difamilast | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE ADQUEY is indicated for the topical treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. ADQUEY is a phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor indicated for the topical treatment of adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. (1)
2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION ADQUEY is for topical use only and not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. Apply a thin layer of ADQUEY twice daily to affected areas and rub in completely. Wash hands after application. Avoid areas of the skin that are infected when applying ADQUEY. For topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use. (2) Apply a thin layer of ADQUEY twice daily to affected areas and rub in completely. (2)
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. (4)
Adquey is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Adquey drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Adquey label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Adquey (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS