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Dermatological Pharm Flashcards

1
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Creams

A

wet skin conditions

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2
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Ointments

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dry skin conditions

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3
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PABA

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for UVB range

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4
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Dibenzoylmethanes

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for UVA range

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5
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Chlorhexidine

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broad spectrum antispetic

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6
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Becaplermin

A

A growth factor for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

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7
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Bacitracin

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inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis

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8
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Neomycin

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binds to ribosome 30S

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9
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Polymixin B

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binds phospholipids, alters permeability

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10
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Miconazole, Clotrimazole

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Blocks Ergosterol Synthesis –> VULVOVAGINAL Candidias

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11
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Efinaconazole

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Blocks Ergosterol Synthesis –> Onchymycosis

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12
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Ketoconazole

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Blocks Ergosterol Synthesis –> Dermatophytes/Candida infections of the scalp (dandruff)

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13
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Ciclopirox

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disrupts macromolecular synthesis –> for D. C. M

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14
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Terbinafine

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inhibits squalene epoxidase –> for D

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15
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Tolnaftate

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Distorts hyphae growth –> D, M

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16
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Nystatin

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alters membrane permeability –> for oral candida

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17
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Amphotericin B

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alters membrane permeability –> Skin Candida / Serious infections

18
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Acyclovir

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synthetic guanine analog –> HSV1/2

19
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Topical Calcineurin Inhibitor

A

for anogenital pruritus

20
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Pramoxine

A

pruritus on face

21
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Lidocaine

A

Neuropathic Itch

22
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Capsaicin

A

(heat) for neuropathic itch

23
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Mirtazapine

A

alpha 2 antagonist –> for nocturnal itch

24
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sertraline

A

SSRI –> for cholestatic itch

25
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Paroxetine/Fluvoxamine

A

SSRI –> for psych pts with itch

26
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Naltrexone

A

Opioid antag –> CKD itch

27
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Butorphanol

A

Mixed Opioid antag/agonist –> nocturnal/intractable itch

28
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Gabapentin

A

GABA –> neuropathic itch

29
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Aprepitant

A

Sub P antag –> Sezary Syndrome

30
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Malathion

A

organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor

31
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Permethrin

A

binds to insect Na channels (blocks repolarization)

32
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Ivermectin

A

binds to glu-gated cl channels

33
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Lindane

A

disrupts GABA transmission

34
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Topical Retinoids

A

for Acne Vulgaris

35
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Benzoyl Peroxide

A

topical antimicrobials

36
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Apremilast

A

Inhibits PDE4 –> mod/severe plaque psoriasis, p arthritis

37
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Ustekinumab

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Targets Il-12/23 –> “psoriasis” and Chrons

38
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Secukinumab

A

Targets Il-17a –> “Psoriasis” and Ankylosing Spondylitis

39
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Topical 5-FU

A

for Actinic Keratoses

40
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Minoxidil

A

vasodilator due to K channel opening –> male pattern baldness/Female Pattern Hair Loss

41
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Finasteride

A

inhibitor of DHT –> male pattern baldness

2nd line female pattern hair loss

42
Q

Diphenylcyclopropene

A

Alopecia Atreata

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