Dermatologic Conditions Flashcards
triamcinolone acetonide
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Kenalog
Indication- Dermatitis
Side Effects- dry skin, irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
Dosage Forms- topical cream, lotion, ointment, spray
clobatasol propionate
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Clobex, Cormax(cream), Embeline, Impoyz(cream), Olux(foam), Temovate
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
hydrocortisone base(acetate, butyrate, valerate, probate)
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Ala-Cort(cream), Ala-Scalp(lotion), Cortifoam(foam), Cortizone, Locoid, Pandel(cream), Westcort
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- dry skin, irritation, redness
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
fluocinonide
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Lidex, Vanos(cream)
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- drying, irritation, redness
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
mometasone furoate
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Elocon
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- drying, irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
betamethasone
Drug Class- Corticosteroids
Brand- Beta-Val, Diprolene, Luxiq(foam), Sernivo(spray), Valnac(cream)
Indication- dermatitis
Side Effects- drying, irritation
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
calcipotriene
Drug Class- Vitamin D3 Analog
Brand- Dovonex
Indication- Psoriasis
Side Effects- irritation, itching, rash
Precautions- avoid eye exposure, do not apply to face
tacrolimus
Drug Class- calcineurin inhibitors
Brand- Protopic
Indication- dermatitis, eczema
Side Effects- burning, itching
Precautions- avoid prolonged use
pimercrolimus
Drug Class- calcineurin inhibitors
Brand- Elidel
Indication- dermatitis, eczema
Side Effects- burning, itching
Precautions- do not use with occlusive dressing
adapalene
Drug Class- topical retinoid
Brand- Differin
Indication- acne
Side Effects- dry skin, photosensitivity, redness
Precautions- use sunscreen
tretinoin
Drug Class- topical retinoid
Brand- Altreno(lotion), Atralin(gel), Avita, Renova(cream), Retin-A
Indication- acne
Side Effects- irritation, redness, photosensitivity
Precautions- use sunscreen
isotretinoin
Drug Class- oral retinoid
Brand- Absorica, Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Zenatane
Indication- acne
Side Effects- back pain, photosensitivity
Precautions- liver toxicity(monitor LFTs), teratogenic effects on fetus
minoxidil
Drug Class- topical hair growth
Brand- Rogaine, Theroxidil
Indication- alopecia
Side Effects- burning, dry skin, itching, redness
Precautions- avoid overuse
finasteride
Drug Class- oral hair growth
Brand- Propecia
Indication- alopecia
Side Effects- breast enlargement, erectile dysfunction
Precautions- pregnant women should avoid handling
calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate
Drug Class- dermatology combo
Brand- Enstilar(foam), Taclonex
Indication- psoriasis
Side Effects- itching, rash
Precautions- excessive use leads to impaired wound healing
clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide
Drug Class- dermatology combo
Brand- Acanya(gel), BenzaClin, Duac, Onexton(gel)
Indication- acne
Side Effects- dry skin, itching, redness
Precautions- avoid use in 12 years or younger
Duac, refrigerate, 60 days after opening
BenzaClin, room temp, 90 days after reconstituting
tafluprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Zioptan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, eye color change, irritation, redness
Precautions- fridge prior to dispense, room temp for 28 days
latanoprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Xalatan, Xelpros
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- discharge, eye color change, foreign body sensation, irritation, pain, redness
Precautions- fridge prior to dispense, 6 week BUD after open
travoprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Travatan Z
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, eye color change, foreign body sensation, itching, pain, redness
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 minutes after to put back in
bimatoprost
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Durysta(implant), Lumigan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- eye color change, itching, redness
Precautions- remove contact lenses before use, wait 15 minutes to put back in
latanoprostene bunod
Drug Class- prostaglandin analogs
Brand- Vyzulta
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- eye color change, irritation, pain, redness
Precautions- fridge before dispense, 8 week BUD after open
timolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, drowsiness, irritation, low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 minutes to put back in
betaxolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Betoptic S
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- dizziness, drowsiness, headache, irritation, low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts before, wait 15 minutes to put back in
carteolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Ocupress
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, excessive tears, irritation, low BP, redness, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts before, wait 15 min to put back in