drugs derm Flashcards
topical retinoid action
anti keratotic +/- anti inflammatory
SE of topical retinoid
stinging, irritation and erythema
when should and shouldnt you use topical retinoid
should at night, shouldnt in pregnancy
action of benzyl peroxidase
anti keratinolytic + anti inflammatory + anti microbial
SE of benzyl peroxidase
erythema and peeling
what can benzyl peroxide do
bleach clothes
topical antibiotics used in acne
clindamycin, tetracycline, erythromycin
SE of topical antibiotics
irritation
in what form can topical antibiotics come in
retinoid and BPO
oral antibiotics in acne
erythromycin, oxytetracycline, doxyxycline, minocycline, lymecycline
SE of oral antibiotics
GI upset, thrush, hepatitis
how long to prescribe antibiotics for in acne
3-6 months
when should you see a response in acne after prescribing oral antibiotics
in 6 months
what contraceptives can be used in the treatment of acne
COCP, dianette
example of oral retinoid
isotretinion
