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%