Acne Txt Flashcards
What is the trade name, adverse effects, CI and usual dose for Tretinoin?
Trade Name: Retin-A
Dose: qhs-qohs
AE: erythemia, dryness, burning, photosensitivity
CI: pregnancy risk factor C
Trade name for Benzoyl Peroxide
Usual dose?
AE?
Trade name: Benzagel
usual dose: qd - bid
AE: local irritiation and dryness, inform patients that product may bleach fabrics
This is a non-antibiotic topical antibacterial and exfoliant
Benzoyl peroxide
Erythromycin gel
Trade name?
AE:?
Trade name: Ery
AE: local irritation, possible bacterial resistance after months of use
Retinoids used in tx of Acne
Tretinonin (Retin-A)
Adapalene (Differin gel)
Tazarotene (Avage, Tazorac)
Topical abx used in acne tx
clyndamycin and erythromycin
What is the category, trade name, use, CI, and AE for Azelaic acid?
Category: topical antimicrobial
Trade Name: Azelex, Finacea
Use: acne (interferes with bacterial DNA synthesis, also anti-inflammatory)
CI: pregnancy risk factor B
AE: local irritation, pruritis, burning; may decrease post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
What is the category, trade name, use, usual dose, CI, and AE for Doxycycline?
Category: oral antibiotic
Trade Name: Adoxa
Use: inflammatory acne
Usual Dose: initial: 100-200 mg qday; maintenance: 50 mg qday
CI: hypersensitivity to doxycycline, tetracycline; do not use for children < 8 YOA or pregnant women
AE: secondary permanent tooth discoloration, photosensitivity, GI upset, pseudomotor cerebri (benign intracranial HTN)
What is the category, trade name, use, CI, and AE for Isotretinoin?
Category: acne product, retinoic acid derivative
Trade Name: Accutane
Use: severe acne
CI: hypersensitivity to isotretinoin, sensitivity to parabens, vitamin A, or other retinoids; pregnancy
AE: dry skin and mucous membranes, muscle and joint pain, elevated liver enzymes and triglycerides, depression, teratogenicity
