Difamilast

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Difamilast, sold under the brand name Moizerto among others, is a medication used for the treatment of atopic dermatitis.[1] Difamilast is a non-steroidal topical phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitor.[1] Difamilast was discovered and developed by Otsuka Pharmaceutical.[2][3][4][5]

Trade namesMoizerto, Adquey
Other namesOPA-15406
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Difamilast
Clinical data
Trade namesMoizerto, Adquey
Other namesOPA-15406
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Routes of
administration
Topical
Drug classPDE4 inhibitor, dermatologic agent
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  • None
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Identifiers
  • N-({2-[4-(difluoromethoxy)-3-(propan-2-yloxy)phenyl]-1,3-oxazol-4-yl}methyl)-2-ethoxybenzamide
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC23H24F2N2O5
Molar mass446.451 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • CCOC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)NCC2=COC(=N2)C3=CC=C(OC(F)F)C(OC(C)C)=C3
  • InChI=1S/C23H24F2N2O5/c1-4-29-18-8-6-5-7-17(18)21(28)26-12-16-13-30-22(27-16)15-9-10-19(32-23(24)25)20(11-15)31-14(2)3/h5-11,13-14,23H,4,12H2,1-3H3,(H,26,28)
  • Key:VFBILHPIHUPBPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Difamilast was approved for medical use in Japan in September 2021,[2] and in the United States in February 2026.[3][6]

Medical uses

Difamilast is indicated for the topical treatment of people with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.[1]

Society and culture

Difamilast was approved for medical use in Japan in September 2021,[2] and in the United States in February 2026.[3]

Names

Difamilast is the international nonproprietary name.[7]

Difamilast is sold under the brand names Moizerto (JP)[2] and Adquey (US).[3]

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