Tapinarof

(Vtama®)

Vtama®

Drug updated on 11/5/2024

Dosage FormCream (topical; 1%)
Drug ClassAryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists
Ongoing and
Completed Studies
ClinicalTrials.gov

Indication

  • Indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults.

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Summary
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  • This summary is based on the review of one systematic review(s)/meta-analysis(es). [1]
  • Tapinarof cream (1%) showed superior effectiveness compared to placebo with Odds Ratio (OR) = 8.3 (5.5, 13.0) at 4 weeks, OR = 8.3 (5.9, 13.0) at 8 weeks, and OR = 7.3 (5.1, 11.0) at 12 weeks, in adult patients with psoriasis. It was also superior to calcipotriol at all measured time points (4, 8, and 12 weeks).
  • The incidence of adverse events was higher with 1% tapinarof cream compared to placebo (OR: 3.3 [2.6, 4.3]), although no serious systemic adverse events were reported. It also had a higher incidence of adverse events compared to calcipotriol, but no specific OR values were provided for this comparison.
  • The incidence of adverse events was higher for patients using 1% tapinarof cream compared to placebo [OR: 3.3], with no serious systemic adverse events reported.
  • The incidence of adverse events was higher for 1% tapinarof cream compared to calcipotriol, though no specific OR values are provided for this comparison.
  • There is no population types or subgroups information available in the reviewed documents.

Product Monograph / Prescribing Information

Document TitleYearSource
Vtama (tapinarof) Prescribing Information.2022Dermavant Sciences Inc., Long Beach, CA

Systematic Reviews / Meta-Analyses