Identification
- Generic Name
- Bentoquatam
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB00516
- Background
Bentoquatam is a topical medication intended to act as a shield against exposure to the irritating substance urushiol, found in plants such as poison ivy or poison oak. Bentoquatam contains bentonite, a clay, and is only effective as long as the film is visible on the skin.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved
- Synonyms
- Bentoquatam
Pharmacology
- Indication
Used to prevent or reduce the severity of allergic contact dermatitis due to urushiol, the allergenic resin of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac.
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Bentoquatam protects the skin like a shield against poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac by physically blocking skin contact with their resin. The best protection against getting these conditions is to avoid contact with these plants. This medicine does not dry oozing and weeping caused by the rash of poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
- Mechanism of action
The mechanism of action is unknown. It is thought topically applied bentoquatam acts as a physical barrier that interferes with the adsorption of antigens onto the skin and reduces absorption of antigens into the skin. It probably does not work by modifying the systemic allergic response.
- Absorption
Not Available
- Volume of distribution
Not Available
- Protein binding
Not Available
- Metabolism
- Not Available
- Route of elimination
Not Available
- Half-life
Not Available
- Clearance
Not Available
- Adverse Effects
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Rare side effects include mild erythema (mild redness of skin).
- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
- This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
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interactions in your softwareCarbamazepine Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Carbamazepine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Chenodeoxycholic acid Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Chenodeoxycholic acid resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Cholic Acid Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Cholic Acid resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Deferasirox Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Deferasirox resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Dehydrocholic acid Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Dehydrocholic acid resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Deoxycholic acid Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Deoxycholic acid resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Dolutegravir The serum concentration of Dolutegravir can be decreased when it is combined with Bentoquatam. Eltrombopag Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Eltrombopag resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Halofantrine Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Halofantrine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. Mephenytoin Bentoquatam can cause a decrease in the absorption of Mephenytoin resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy. 
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Categories
- Drug Categories
- Classification
- Not classified
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- 7F465U79Q1
- CAS number
- 1340-69-8
References
- General References
- Scott MJ, Heumann MA, DeBruyckere DM, Brundage TW, Kohn MA: The feasibility of using skin protectant products and education to prevent poison oak. Wilderness Environ Med. 2002 Fall;13(3):206-8. [Article]
- External Links
- Human Metabolome Database
- HMDB14657
- PubChem Substance
- 46508055
- 134568
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL1201446
- PharmGKB
- PA164748098
- Drugs.com
- Drugs.com Drug Page
- Wikipedia
- Bentonite
- MSDS
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Clinical Trials
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Standard homeopathic co
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
- Not Available
- Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source water solubility Soluble Not Available - Predicted Properties
- Not Available
- Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
- Not Available
Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at February 03, 2023 08:09