Roflumilast is a highly selective phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor. PDE4 is a major cyclic-3',5′-adenosinemonophosphate (cyclic AMP, cAMP)-metabolizing enzyme expressed on nearly all immune and pro-inflammatory cells, in addition to structural cells like those of the smooth muscle or epithelium. The resultant increase in intracellular cAMP induced by ro...
Oral roflumilast is indicated to reduce the risk of COPD exacerbations in patients with severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis and a history of exacerbations.
Topical roflumilast is indicated to treat plaque psoriasis, including intertriginous areas, in patients 12 years of age and older.
Altana Pharma/Nycomed Investigational Site, Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Altana Pharma/Nycomed Investigational Site, Valencia, Spain
Nycomed Japan and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Nycomed in Japan and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Nycomed Japan and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation, Osaka, Japan
Altana Pharma/Nycomed, Tau-Yuan, Taiwan
Nycomed Japan and Mitsubishi Tanabe Oharma Corporation, Osaka, Japan
ALTANA Pharma, Cities in the United Kindom, United Kingdom
ALTANA Pharma, Cities in Spain, Spain
ALTANA Pharma, Cities in the United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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