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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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| This dosage form treats dry, scaly lesions |
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| Selection of topical corticosteroid depends on these |
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Definition
| 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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Definition
| Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid |
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| Popular topical Rx treatments for acne |
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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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Definition
| "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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Definition
| Visine (tetrahydrozoline), which constrict blood vessels in the eyes. |
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| Tetrahydrozoline (Visine) has these properties |
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Definition
| 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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Definition
| 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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