Acne (Miscellaneous) Flashcards
What is acne (miscellaneous) indicated for?
topical treatment of acne vulgaris (with the exception of tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, and ivermectin)
What is isotretinoin indicated for?
oral agent used in treatment of severe nodular/inflammatory acne vulgaris
What is tazarotene indicated for?
treatment of psoriasis and premature aging
What are tacrolimus and pimecrolimus indicated for?
treatment and maintenance of atopic dermatitis
What is ivermectin indicated for?
treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults (≥18 years old)
What is brimonidine indicated for?
treatment of facial erythema of rosacea in adults (>18 years old)
What are acne (miscellaneous) contraindicated in?
patients with hypersensitivity
What is adapalene contraindicated in?
patients with eczema or seborrheic dermatitis
What is isotretinoin contraindicated in?
- pregnancy and lactation
- hepatic and renal insufficiency
- patients with elevated blood lipid values
- patients taking tetracyclines
What is tretinoin contraindicated in?
pregnancy and lactation
benzoyl peroxide (4)
acne vulgaris therapy
- Benzagel*
- Benzac
- Clean & Clear Persa-Gel
- PanOxyl
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Benzagel (2)
- gel: 2.5%, 5%
- wash: 5%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Benzac (1)
gel: 10%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Clean & Clear Persa-Gel (1)
lotion: 5%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
PanOxyl (1)
cream: 4%
tretinoin (3)
acne vulgaris therapy
- Stieva-A (brand name D/C)
- Retin-A
- Retin-A Micro
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Stieva-A (1)
cream: 0.01%, 0.025%, 0.05%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Retin-A (2)
- cream: 0.05%
- gel: 0.025%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Retin-A Micro (1)
gel: 0.04%, 0.1%
adapalene (2)
acne vulgaris therapy
- Differin
- Differin XP
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Differin (2)
- cream: 0.1%
- gel: 0.1%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Differin XP (1)
gel: 0.3%
tazarotene (2)
antipsoriatic, acne vulgaris therapy
- Tazorac (brand name D/C)
- Arazlo
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Tazorac (2)
- cream: 0.05%
- gel: 0.1%
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Arazlo (1)
lotion: 0.045%
clindamycin phosphate / benzoyl peroxide (3)
acne vulgaris therapy
- BenzaClin*
- Clindoxyl*
- Clindoxyl ADV
Dosage Forms and Strengths
BenzaClin (1)
gel: 1% clindamycin + 5% benzoyl peroxide
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Clindoxyl (1)
gel: 1% clindamycin + 5% benzoyl peroxide
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Clindoxyl ADV (1)
gel: 1% clindamycin + 3% benzoyl peroxide
adapalene / benzoyl peroxide (2)
acne vulgaris therapy
- TactuPump*
- TactuPump Forte*
Dosage Forms and Strengths
TactuPump (1)
gel: 0.1% adapalene + 2.5% benzoyl peroxide
Dosage Forms and Strengths
TactuPump Forte (1)
gel: 0.3% adapalene + 2.5% benzoyl peroxide
clindamycin / tretinoin (1)
acne vulgaris therapy
- Biacna
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Biacna (1)
gel: 0.025% tretinoin + 1.2% clindamycin
erythromycin / benzoyl peroxide (1)
acne vulgaris therapy
- Benzamycin
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Benzamycin (1)
gel: 3% erythromycin + 5% benzoyl peroxide
isotretinoin (4)
acne vulgaris therapy
- Accutane
- Clarus
- Epuris
- Absorica LD
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Accutane (1)
caps: 10, 40 mg
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Clarus (1)
caps: 10, 40 mg
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Epuris (1)
caps: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Absorica LD (1)
caps: 8, 16, 24, 32 mg
tacrolimus (1)
topical calcineurin inhibitor
- Protopic
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Protopic (1)
ointment: 0.03%, 0.1% w/w
pimecrolimus (1)
topical calcineurin inhibitor
- Elidel
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Elidel (1)
cream: 1%
ivermectin (1)
topical rosacea therapy
- Rosiver
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Rosiver (1)
cream: 1%
brimonidine (1)
topical rosacea therapy
- Onreltea
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Onreltea (1)
gel: 0.33%