Acne- Pharm Flashcards
Benzoyl Peroxide- Indications
Mild, mixed acne- inflammatory & comedones
Benzoyl Peroxide- MOA
Unknown- keratolytic & antibacterial
Benzoyl Peroxide- AE
Contact dermatitis, xeroderma, erythema, peeling
Retinoids- Indications
Mild non to mild mixed acne
Retinoids- MOA
Unknown- epithelial cell turnover
Retinoids- Names
Tretinoin, adapalene
Retinoids- AE
Photosensativity, peeling, zeroderma, bruning, erythema, pruritis
Clindamycin Topical- Indications
Mild mixed to deep inflammatory acne
Clindamycin Topical- MOA
Inhibits P. acnes- antiinflamatort
Clindamycin Topical- AE
Increased resistance. Use in conjunction with BPO.
Erythromycin Topical- Indications
Mild to moderate acne
Erythromycin Topical-MOA
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatroy
Erythromycin Topical- AE
Increased resistance. Use in conjunction with BPO.
Tetracycline- AE
Pregnancy & children with out all adult teeth- tooth discoloration
Tetracycline- Indications
Moderate to severe acne