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
levobunolol
Drug Class- beta-blockers
Brand- Akbeta, Betagan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, irritation, low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- Sulfite allergy
dorzolamide
Drug Class- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Brand- Trusopt
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, inflammation, irritation
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 min to put back in
brinzolamide
Drug Class- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Brand- Azopt
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, blurred vision
Precautions- remove contacts before use, wait 15 min to put back in
brimoidine
Drug Class- alpha 2 agonist
Brand- Alphagan P, Lumify(OTC)
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- dry mouth, redness
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
apraclonidine
Drug Class- alpha 2 agonist
Brand- Iopidine
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- dry mouth, itching, redness
Precautions- do not use with MAOIs
pilocarpine
Drug Class- cholinergics
Brand- Isopto Carpine
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- excessive tears, eye hemorrhage, headache, nearsightedness, night blindness, pain
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 10 min to put back in
netarsudil
Drug Class- Rho Kinase inhibitor
Brand- Rhopressa
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- blurred vision, redness
Precautions- fridge before dispense, 6 week BUD after open
olopatadine
Drug Class- antihistamines
Brand- Pataday(OTC), Pazeo(Rx)
Indication- allergies, itchy eyes
Side Effects- sore throat
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 10 min to put back in
tetrahydrozoline
Drug Class- decongestant
Brand- Opti-Clear, Visine
Indication- red eyes
Side Effects- blurred vision, burning, pain
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 10 min to put back in
lifitegerast
Drug Class- LFA 1 antagonist
Brand- Xiidra
Indication- dry eyes
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, blurred vision
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
cyclosporine
Drug Class- misc agents for dry eyes
Brand- Cequa(solution), Restasis(emulsion)
Indication- dry eyes
Side Effects- irritation
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
brimonidine/timolol
Drug Class- combo eye
Brand- Combigan
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, inflammation, itching low BP, redness, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
dorzolamide/timolol
Drug Class- combo eyes
Brand- Cosopt
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- bitter taste in mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, irritation, itching low BP, slow heart rate
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
tobramycin/dexamethasone
Drug Class- combo eyes
Brand- TobraDex
Indication- eye infection
Side Effects- drowsiness, dry eyes, fatigue, foreign, body sensation, headache, itching, redness
Precautions- do not wear contacts
brimonidine/brinzolamide
Drug Class- combo eyes
Brand- Simbrinza
Indication- glaucoma
Side Effects- drowsiness, dry eyes, fatigue, foreign body sensation, headache, itching, redness
Precautions- remove contacts, wait 15 min to put back in
oflaxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Brand- Floxin
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- Itching
Precautions- ear use only
ciprofloxacin
Drug Class- fluoroquinolone
Brand- Cetraxal
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- headache, itching
Precautions- ear use only
acetic acid
Drug Class- anti infectives
Brand- Vosol
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- burning, stinging
Precautions- ear use only, avoid use in patient with perforated ear drum
carbamide peroxide
Drug Class- earwax removal agents
Brand- Debrox, Murine for ear
Indication- ear wax removal
Side Effects- stinging
Precautions- caution in patients under 12 years
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Drug Class- combo ear
Brand- Ciprodex
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- itching, pain
Precautions- ear use only
ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone
Drug Class- combo ear
Brand- Cipro HC
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- headache
Precautions- ear use only
ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone
Drug Class- ear combo
Brand- Otovel
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- itching
Precautions- ear use only
neomycin/polymixin B/hydrocortisone
Drug Class- ear combo
Brand- Cortisporin
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- itching, rash, redness
Precautions- ear use only, sulfite allergy
acetic acid/hydrocortisone
Drug Class- ear combo
Brand- Vosol HC
Indication- ear infection
Side Effects- burning, stinging
Precautions- ear use only, avoid use in patients with perforated ear drum
penicillin V
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Pen VK, Veetids
Indication- bacterial infection
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- avoid use in pregnancy
penicillin G
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Pfizerpen
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
amoxicillin
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Amoxil, Larptid(oral solution)
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
amoxacillin/clavulanate
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Augmentin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions(higher due to clavulanate), N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
ampicillim
Drug Class- beta-lactam penicillin
Brand- Principen
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- interacts with aminoglycosides(gentamicin)
cephalexin
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Keflex
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
cefdinir
Drug Class- beta-lactan cephalosporin
Brand- Omnicef
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- must separate iron supplements or antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 hours
cefuroxime
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephamosporin
Brand- Ceftin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
cefprozil
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Cefzil
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
cefaclor
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Ceclor
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- use cautiously if breastfeeding
ceftriaxone
Drug Class- beta-lactam cephalosporin
Brand- Rocephin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
ertapenem
Drug Class- beta-lactam carbapenem
Brand- Invanz
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
meropenem
Drug Class- beta-lactam carbapenem
Brand- Merrem
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
imipenem/cilastatin
Drug Class- beta-lactam carbapenem
Brand- Primaxin
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, N/V
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
aztreonam
Drug Class- beta-lactam monobactam
Brand- Azactam
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, cough, fever, nasal congestion, wheezing
Precautions- avoid during pregnancy
azithromycin
Drug Class- macrolides
Brand- Azasite(opthalmic), Zithromax
Indication- bacterial infections
Side Effects- allergic reactions, diarrhea, N/V
Precautions- must separate antacids containing aluminum or magnesium by 2 hours