Chemistry:Berdazimer sodium

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Short description: Medication
Berdazimer sodium
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Clinical data
Trade namesZelsuvmi
Other namesSB206
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administration
Topical
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FormulaIndeterminate[1]
Molar mass Indeterminate[1]

Berdazimer sodium, sold under the brand name Zelsuvmi, is a medication used for the treatment for molluscum contagiosum.[1] Berdazimer sodium is a nitric oxide releasing agent.[1] It is a polymer formed from sodium 1-hydroxy-3-methyl-3-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)-1-triazene-2-oxide and tetraethyl silicate.[2]

Berdazimer sodium was approved for medical use in the United States in January 2024.[3][4]

Medical uses

Berdazimer sodium is indicated for the topical treatment of molluscum contagiosum.[1]

Warnings and Precaustions

Application site reactions, including allergic contact dermatitis, have occurred in patients treated with Zelsuvmi (Berdazimer sodium). Suspect allergic contact dermatitis in the event of pain, pruritus, swelling or erythema at the application site lasting longer than 24 hours. If allergic contact dermatitis occurs, discontinue ZELSUVMI and initiate appropriate therapy.

Mechanism of Action

Berdazimer sodium is a nitric oxide releasing agent. The mechanism of action for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum is unknown.

Society and culture

Legal status

Berdazimer sodium was approved for medical use in the United States in January 2024.[3]

Names

Berdazimer sodium is the international nonproprietary name.[5]

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