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Integumentary Medications Flashcards

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Betamethasone

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Diprolene, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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This corticosteroid is known for increased drying and irritation in augmented form

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Betamethasone/Diprolene

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Clobetasol

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Temovate, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Desonide

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Desowen, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Fluocinolone

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Synalar, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Fluocinonide

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Lidex, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasisP

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This med’s oil-based dosage form should be avoided in patients with a severe peanut allergy

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Fluocinolone; Synalar

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Hydrocortisone

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Cortizone, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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These 3 corticosteroids should be taken with food (oral dosage form)

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Prednisone (Deltasone)
Hydrocortisone (Cortizone)
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

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Methylprednisolone

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Medrol, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Mometasone

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Elocon, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Prednisone

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Deltasone, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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Triamcinolone

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Kenalog, corticosteroid

Dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis

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These three are on the Beers Med List

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Hydrocortisone (Cortizone)
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
Prednisone (Deltasone)

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Tazarotene

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Tazorac, retinoid

Psoriasis

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Calcipotriene

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Dovonex, Vitamin D3 analogue

Psoriasis

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Tacrolimus

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Protopic, calcineurin inhibitor

Eczema, psoriasis

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Pimecrolimus

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Elidel, calcineurin inhibitor

Eczema, psoriasis

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This med is a NIOSH med (3)

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Tacrolimus (Protopic)
Isotretinoin (Claravis)
Finasteride (Propecia)

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This med may cause adrenal suppression

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Prednisone (Deltasone)

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This med should not be used in pregnant patients

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Tazarotene (Tazorac)
Isotretinoin (Claravis)

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Apremilast

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Otezla, Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitors

Psoriasis

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Crisaborole

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Eucrisa, Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) Inhibitors

Eczema

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Dupilumab

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Dupixent, Interleukin-4 (IL-4) Inhibitors (injectable biologics)

Eczema

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Adalimumab
Humira, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitors (injectable biologics) Psoriasis
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Etanercept
Enbrel, Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitors (injectable biologics) Psoriasis
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High-alert injectable biologics meds (3)
Dupilumab (Dupixent) Adalimumab (Humira) Etanercept (Enbrel)
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May cause immunosuppression and may require monitoring and avoiding live vaccines
Dupilumab (Dupixent) Adalimumab (Humira) Etanercept (Enbrel)
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Regular TB tests needed
Adalimumab (Humira)
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Lower potency topical are recommended for these populations
Children, pregnant patients, and older adults
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What does a "Beers Med" mean?
It is potentially inappropriate for older adults; on a list from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
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Adapalene
Differin, retinoid Acne, rosacea
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Isotretinoin
Claravis, retinoid Acne
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Tretinoin
Retin-A, retinoid Acne, face wrinkles, rosacea
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Benzoyl peroxide
PanOxyl, misc dermatologic agent Acne
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Salicylic Acid
Clearasil (acne); Compound W (warts), misc dermatologic agent Acne, warts
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Silversulfadiazine
SSD, misc derm agents Burns
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Finasteride
Propecia, hair growth agent Alopecia
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Minoxidil
Rogaine, hair growth agent Alopecia
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This med should be used with caution in patients with a sulfa allergy
Silver sulfadiazine
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May cause dry skin or flaking at application site (3)
Benzoyl peroxide (PanOxyl) Salicylic Acid (Clearsil, Compound W) Minoxidil (Rogaine)
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Should not be applied to sensitive areas of the face
Salicylic acid
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May cause photo sensitivity
Salicylic acid
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May cause hypotension
Minoxidil (Rogaine)
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0.1% is OTC, while 0.3% form is Rx
Adapalene (Differin)
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This med has a box warning
Isotretinoin (Claravis) for pregnant patients
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Can cause depression or suicidal thoughts
Isotretinoin
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Hazardous med
Finasteride (Propecia)
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Pregnant patients or patients of childbearing age should not handle broken tablets of this med due to risk in harming a fetus
Finasteride tablets
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Part of REMS and requires a negative pregnancy test 2 weeks before starting
Isotretinoin
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These meds can commonly cause photosensitivity
Topical meds for acne and rosacea Ex. salicylic acid
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Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
Duac, antibiotic and topical antiseptic Acne
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Known adverse reaction for topical retinoids
Photosensitivity

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