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6 main groups of Topical Meds |
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Topical Corticosteroids, Anti-psoratic agents, Acne meds, Hair growth agents, Eye preps, Ear preps |
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Major Topical med class. Reduce itching and inflammation of skin. Used in cases of dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema. Most commonly in cream and ointment forms. Most end in "sone" or "lone" |
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Topical Corticosteroid dosage form of Lotion, gel, and aerosols used for these areas |
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Hairy areas and weeping lesions in areas subject to chafing. What dosage forms? |
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Topical Corticosteroid dosage form of ointment used for these areas |
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This dosage form treats dry, scaly lesions |
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Selection of topical corticosteroid depends on these |
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Age of patient, location of affected skin, and potency of the drug |
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Possible issue with topical corticosteroid spread over large or thin-skinned areas |
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Can be absorbed into body leading to systemic side effects and toxicity. Bigger issue in children as they have thin skin so low doses should be used. |
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Brand: Kenalog. Generic and class? |
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Triamcinolone acetonide, in the corticosteroid class. |
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Brand: Tremovate. Generic and class? |
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Clobetasol propionate, in the corticosteroid class. |
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Brand: Cortisone. Generic and class? |
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Hydrocortisone, in the corticosteroid class. |
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Brand: Lidix. Generic and class? |
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Fluocinonide, in the corticosteroid class. |
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Brand: Elocon, Generic and class? |
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Mometasone Furoate, in the corticosteroid class. |
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A major topical med class. Topical: Taclonex, Lidel. Oral: Methotrexate. Injectable: Enbrel, Raptiva. |
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Causes white scale over red patches of skin. Involves malfunctioning immune system response. |
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One of most popular agents for psoriasis. Combo of vitamin D3, calcipotriene, and betamethasone. |
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Brand: Taclonex. Generic and class? |
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Calcipotriene hydrate and betamethasone dipropionate, a Topical anti-psoriasis med. |
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Increased oil production, abnormal clumping of skin cells around oil glands/hair follicles, presence of bacteria. |
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Most common ingredients used for OTC topical acne meds |
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Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid |
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Popular topical Rx treatments for acne |
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Topical retinoids (Retin-A, Differin) and topical antibiotics (Cleocin-T) are used to treat this |
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Most popular topical Rx reinoid and how it works |
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Differin (adapalene) works by penetrating deep into hair follicles, preventing blockage and reducing inflammation. |
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Most common oral antibody acne treatment meds |
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tetracycline and macrolides |
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Isotretinoin. Last line treatment for acne. Risk to unborn fetuses and liver. Brand? |
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Brand: Differin. Generic and class? |
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Adapalene, a topical agent for acne. Brand? |
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Brand: BenzaClin, Duac. Generic and class? |
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Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, a topical agent for acne and antibiotic. Brand? |
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Brand: Accutane, Sotret. Generic and class? |
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Isotretinoin, for severe acne. Brand? |
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Major topical med class. Hair loss condition is call Alopecia. Most common is OTC Minoxidil (Rogaine) |
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Brand: Rogaine. Generic and class? |
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Minoxidil, for hair loss treatment. Brand? |
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Brand: Propecia. Generic and class? |
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Finasteride, for hair loss treatment. Brand? |
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Major topical med class. For infections, dry/itchy eyes, glaucoma, surgery |
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Can be formulated as solutions or suspensions |
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Disease caused by increased pressure within the eye. Can lead to permanent blindness. |
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5 classes of drugs used for Glaucoma |
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Prostaglandin analogs (Xalatan), Beta-blockers (Timoptic), Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (Trusopt), Adrenergic agonists (Alphagan P), Anticholinergics (Pilocar). Generics commonly end in "prost" |
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Brand: Xalatan. Generic and class? |
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Latanoprost, a glaucoma eye drop. Can cause eye to change color. Brand? |
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Brand: Lumigan. Generic and class? |
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Bimatoprost, a glaucoma eye drop. Can cause eye to change color. Brand? |
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Brand: Alphagan P. Generic, side effects and class? |
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Brimonidine, a glaucoma eye drop. With "anticholinergic" side effects. Brand? |
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Brand: Cosopt. Generic, side effects and class? |
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Dorzolamide and timolol, a glaucoma eye drop. With bitter taste in mouth and beta-blocker systemic side effects. Brand? |
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Common ending for beta-blockers |
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"olol" is a common ending for these type of meds |
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Brand: Travatan (Z). Generic and class? |
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Travoprost, an anti-glaucoma eye drop. Brand? |
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Brand: Combigan. Generic and class? |
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Brimonidine and timolol, an anti glaucoma eye drop |
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Most common med for getting red out of eyes |
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Visine (tetrahydrozoline), which constrict blood vessels in the eyes. |
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Tetrahydrozoline (Visine) has these properties |
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Has vasoconstriction properties to help dry eyes from allergies and infections. |
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Brand: Patanol, Pataday. Generic and class? |
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Olopatadine, an antihistamine eye drop. Brand? |
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Brand: Restasis. Generic and class? |
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Cyclosporine, a dry eye treatment. |
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Ear Preparations. Generic and class? |
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A major topical med class. Otic (ear) meds are used for infections (Ciprodex) and clearing out earwax (Debrox). Solution or suspensions forms. Corticosteroid added to decrease inflammation. |
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TobraDex eyedrops have this combination |
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Steroid dexamethasone added to the antibiotic, tobramycin. |
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Ciprodex eardrops have this combination |
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Has dexamethasone added to ciprofloxacin |
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