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Dermatology Pharmacology and Prescribing Flashcards

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1
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What is an unlicensed medicine?

A

Not approved for use in the UK

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What is an off label medicine?

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Licensed medication used for unlicensed indication

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What are medicine ‘specials’?

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Unlicensed dermatological preparations

Long history of use, no strong evidence base

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What are pharmacokinetics?

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Effect of the body on the drug

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What are pharmacodynamics?

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Effect of the drug on the body

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Why is a the method of drug excretion important information?

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Renal disease

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Why is a the method of drug metabolism important information?

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Liver disease

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Which factors are associated with poor medicine adherence?

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Psychiatric issues
Slower acting agents
Multiple applications/day
Lack of patient education
Forgetting
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What is a medication vehicle?

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Pharmacologically inert, stable substance that carries the active drug

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10
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What factors affect skin absorption?

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Concentration
Vehicle
Chemical properties
Thickness and hydration of stratum corneum
Temperature
Occlusion
Skin site
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How do topical steroids work?

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Suppress fibroblast, endothelial, leukocyte function
Vasoconstriction
Inhibit vascular permeability
Regulate proinflammatory cytokines

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12
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What is a fingertip unit?

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0.5g
Treat area 2x size of hand
Useful for children

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13
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What side effects are associated with topical steroids?

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Thinning/atrophy
Striae
Bruising
Hirsutism
Telangiectasia 
Acne/rosacea 
Perioral dermatitis
Glaucoma
Systemic absorption
Cataracts
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What are retinoids?

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Vitamin A analogues

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15
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Which retinoid is used in acne?

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isotretinoin

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16
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Which retinoid is used in psoriasis?

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Acitretin

17
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Which retinoid is used in cutaneous T cell lymphoma?

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Bexarotene

18
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Which retinoid is used in hand eczema?

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alitretinoin

19
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How do retinoids work?

A

Normalise keratinocyte function

Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer effects

20
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What side effects are associated with Retinoids?

A 
Teratogenic
Cheilitis (dry lips)
Xerosis (dry skin)
↑transaminases, TAGs
Psych, eye, bone
21
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When are immunosuppressants used in dermatology?

A

Inflammatory skin diseases

22
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What risks are associated with immunosuppressants?

A

Malignancy

Serious infection

23
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What must also be done for patients on immunosuppressants?

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Blood test monitoring:
FBC (methotrexate, azithioprine)
Renal function (ciclosporin)
Liver function (methotexate)

24
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What does the suffix ‘-cept’ indicate for drugs?

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Biologic - receptor fusion

25
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What does the suffix ‘-mab’ indicate for drugs?

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Monoclonal antibodies

26
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What risks are associated with biologics?

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Infection and malignancy

TNF inhibitors - risk of demyelination

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