Azelaic acid
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Azelaic acid |
| Brand Name: | Azelex, Finacea |
| Company Owner: | Allergan inc, Intendis inc |
| Mechanism Of Action | The exact mechanism of action of azelaic acid is not known. It is thought that azelaic acid manifests its antibacterial effects by inhibiting the synthesis of cellular protein in anaerobic and aerobic bacteria, especially |
| Description of the Drug: | Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid used to treat mild to moderate acne vulgaris. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00548
