Medications Flashcards
Xigduo
Dapafligozin + metformin
Synjardy
Empagliflozin + metformin
Acne abx
Minocycline, erythromycin, azithromycin
Acne topical
Epiduo: benzoyl peroxide + adapalene
Benzaclin: benzoyl peroxide + clinda
Biacna: tretinoin + clinda
Conjunctivitis
Fusidic acid
Medication used to manage menorrhagia?
Tranexamic acid (max. 5 days)
Eczema
Lyderm (fluocinonide = potent glucocorticoid)
Allergic rhinitis
Mometasone (moderate potency)
Olmetec plus
Olmesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide
Treatment for onychomycosis (on toenails)?
Topical antifungals (efinaconazole 10% i.e. Jublia 10%)
Explain the MOA of bupropion.
Dopamine, NE and serotonin reuptake inhibitor in CNS.
Also a non-competitive nicotine receptor antagonist.
First line drug for nicotine addiction?
Adjunct?
Champix (Varenicline)
Bupropion
Treatment for onychomycosis (on fingernails)?
Oral itraconazole or terbanifine
(check LFTs)
KOH prep for diagnosis
Formulation of topical steroids from most potent to least potent.
Ointment -> cream -> lotion -> gel -> liquid
Try not to exceed 2 weeks for face & 4-6 weeks for body
Common muscle relaxants, when to use and common side effects.
Antispastic (eg. baclofen): reduce tightness in the muscle through various mechanisms in the brain and directly within the muscle tissue.
Antispasmodic (eg. cyclobenzaprine): stop the spontaneous or involuntary contraction of muscles (such as jerks, twitches, or cramps) that cause spasms
- More common for back and neck pain
Cyclobenzaprine = acute injury
Baclofen = chronic
SE: drowsiness, sedation
Epiduo
Benzoyl peroxide + adapalene
Treatment for rosacea
Metrogel
Doxycycline
Avoid triggers
Ciprodex
Ciprofloxacin + dexamethasone
Scalp eczema
Dermasmoothe (fluocinolone)
Mouth sores
Oracort (triamcinolone)
Lotriderm
Betamethasone + clotrimazole
Inflammatory conditions of mouth and throat
Benzydamide mouthwash
Uses for cantharone plus
Plantar warts and molluscum
Blexten
Bilastin (antihistamine)
