Dermatological

Question 1

Calcipotriol

Answer 1

Other drugs for psoriasis
0.005% D-BD 4-6 weeks
Chronic plaque psoriasis
Do not mix with other preparations unless instructed
L8

Question 2

Dithranol

Answer 2

Other drugs for psoriasis
0.1-2% D
Only to plaque
keep out of sun - purple
stain clothing

Question 3

Isotretinoin

Answer 3

Retinoid
Acne
Initially, up to 0.5 mg/kg each day as a single dose or in 2 divided doses. Dosage may be increased to 1 mg/kg after 4 weeks according to response and tolerance
Mood. Liver. Vision
Dry skin. Acne will get worse before better. Contraception and for 1 month pist treatment. avoid waxing and skin abrasions.
FOOD. Vit a. Any changes to your vision tell doc.
L8
avoid topical ance treatment

Question 4

Imiquimod

Answer 4

Drugs for warts. 5%.
Gen/perianal warts. BCC. Actinic keratosis of face ans scalp/
Skinirratation.
After application leav on for 6-10 hours
Apply 3/7 for warts. 5/7 for BCC
wash area with mild soap before applying.

Question 5

Fluorouracil

Answer 5

Efudix. Actinic keratoses. Bowen’s disease. 5% d-bd. treatment usually lasts 3-4 weeks.
L8. will scab.

Question 6

Finasteride

Answer 6

1mg daily. Alpha -5 reductase inhibitor. alopecia. ejculation disorder.

Question 7

Mupirocin

Answer 7

Impetigo. MRSA carrage in nostrils.
tds for 10days
2%
kepp away from eyes and mouth/

Question 8

BEtahistine

Answer 8

Drugs for vestibular disorders. meineres disease.
8-16mg tds
headache, nausea, dyspepsia
cc
several weeks to reach full effect