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Psoriasis/Acne Flashcards

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What are the TNF-alpha antibodies that treat psoriasis?

A

Adalimumab, Etanercept, Infliximab

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Infliximab ADE

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  1. Heart failure

2. Murine protein hypersensitivity

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Etanercept ADE

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Sepsis

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BBW for all TNF-alpha antibodies?

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Infection, neoplasia, TB

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Ustekinumab MOA

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binds p40 subunit integral to IL-12 & IL-23 (over-expressed in psoriasis) –> suppression of Th1 & Th17 cells

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Ustekinumab ADE

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Increased risk of infection & neoplasia; live virus vaccinations are contraindicated. Test for TB before initiating infection

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Which retinoids target retinoic acid receptors (RARs)?

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Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene

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Acute ADEs of retinoids

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Dry skin, epistaxis, conjunctivitis, reduced night vision, alopecia

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Before starting therapy with retinoids, what must you do?

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Baseline serum lipid, serum transaminases, CBC and pregnancy test (RETINOIDS ARE TERATOGENS!!)

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Isoretinoin (accutane) serious ADE?

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Depression, suicidal ideation

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Calcipotriene MOA

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Vitamin D analog –> treats psoriasis

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Calcipotriene ADE

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  1. Topical irritation
  2. Hypercalcemia
  3. Increased susceptibility to UV induced skin cancer
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Calcitriol MOA

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Hormonally active form of Vitamin D

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Calcitriol difference from Calcipotriene?

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Better tolerated

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Benzoyl peroxide MOA

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Prodrug –> converted to benzoic acid –> free radical liberation lethal for nearby P. acnes

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Benzoyl peroxide ADE

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Contact dermatitis, pruritis, blistering, crusting.. Basically any form of skin irritation

17
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What is the mild corticosteroid that can treat psoriasis/acne?

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Hydrocortisone

18
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What is the moderate corticosteroid?

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Beclomethosone dipropionate

19
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What is the very potent corticosteroid

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Clobetasol propionate

20
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RAR selective retinoids ADE’s?

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Mucocutaneous & musculoskeletal symptoms

21
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Isotretinoin effects?

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Decreased sebum secretion and sebaceous gland size

22
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Retinoids effects?

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  1. Modulation of proliferation & differentiation
  2. Inhibition of keratinization
  3. Alterations of cellular cohesiveness
  4. Decreased sebum secretion & sebaceous gland size (isotretinoin)
  5. Immunologic and anti-inflammatory effects
  6. Tumor prevention and therapy
  7. Induction of apoptosis
  8. Effect on extracellular matrix components
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Isotretinoin mild ADE?

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Photosensitivity.. All retinoids you must be concerned about UV sensitivity!!

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