Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Name
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000199
- Description
Compounds that inhibit or block the PHOSPHATASE activity of CALCINEURIN.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Cyclosporine A steroid-sparing immunosuppressant used in organ and bone marrow transplants as well as inflammatory conditions such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and atopic dermatitis. Tacrolimus A calcineurin inhibitor used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Voclosporin A calcineurin inhibitor for the treatment of lupus nephritis (LN) in patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Pimecrolimus A topical calcineurin inhibitor used in the treatment of mild-moderate atopic dermatitis who are not candidates for other types of therapy due to previous lack of response or other reasons. - Drugs & Drug Targets