Topical Drugs Flashcards
isotretinoin
Claravis
isotretinoin (Claravis) Strength
10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg capsule
isotretinoin (Claravis) Indication
Acne
isotretinoin (Claravis) Category
Antineoplastic
isotretinoin (Claravis) Counsel
Erythema, xerosis, pruritus, burning, All acne products come with sun sensitivity and take several weeks to months to get the full effect
bimatoprost
Lumigan, Latisse
bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) Strength
0.01%, 0.03% Soln
bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) Indication
Glaucoma/ Hypotrichosis
bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) Category
Activates novel receptors
bimatoprost (Lumigan, Latisse) Counsel
Conjunctival hyperemia, hypertrichosis, pruritus, Proper Application
ciprofloxacin/ dexamethosone
Ciprodex
ciprofloxacin/ dexamethosone (Ciprodex) Strength
0.3% / 0.1% Otic Drops
ciprofloxacin/ dexamethosone (Ciprodex) Indication
Ear Infection (eg otitis media)
ciprofloxacin/ dexamethosone (Ciprodex) Category
Antibacterial / Corticosteroid
ciprofloxacin/ dexamethosone (Ciprodex) Counsel
HA, pruritis, use only in the EAR
triamcinolone
Topical: Kenalog, Oracort, Triaderm;
Ophth: Triesence
triamcinolone (Kenalog, Oracort, Triaderm, Triesence) Strength
Crm, oint: 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5%;
Ophth: 40mg/mL, susp.
triamcinolone (Kenalog, Oracort, Triaderm, Triesence) Indication
Topical: skin rashes;
Ophth: eye swelling, eye surgery
triamcinolone (Kenalog, Oracort, Triaderm, Triesence) Category
Corticosteroid
triamcinolone (Kenalog, Oracort, Triaderm, Triesence) Counsel
Topical: burning, itching, dermatological reaction; Ophth: cataract progressiong, increased intraocular pressure
cyclosporin, ophth.
Restasis
cyclosporin, ophth. (Restasis) Strength
0.05% opth emuls
cyclosporin, ophth. (Restasis) Indication
Xerophthalmia