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  • Apremilast

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Otezla DMARDs, PDE4 Inhibitors Description Oral phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor (PDE4) and a targeted synthetic DMARDUsed in adults for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis, oral ulcers associated with Behcet’s Disease, and plaque psoriasis in candidates for systemic or phototherapyPatients with severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may need dose…

  • Acitretin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Soriatane Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Retinoid-like Agents Description Oral retinoidUsed for severe psoriasis in adultsTeratogenic; women must avoid becoming pregnant for at least 3 years after discontinuation and must avoid alcohol Indications Indicated for the treatment of adults with severe, recalcitrant psoriasis, including plaque, guttate, erythrodermic, palmar-plantar and pustular…

  • Methoxsalen

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; 8MOP, Oxsoralen, Oxsoralen Ultra, Uvadex Antifungals, Topical;  Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Antipsoriatics, Topical;  Psoralens Description Photosensitizing agentUsed for the palliative treatment of the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in conjunction with photopheresis (as a solution for extracorporeal administration); soft gelatin capsules in conjunction with ultraviolet radiation used for the…

  • Hydroquinone

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Depigmenting Agents Description Elicits reversible depigmentation of the skin by inhibiting enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA); also suppresses other melanocyte metabolic processes; sun exposure reverses effect and cause repigmentation Indications Physicians may prescribe hydroquinone products through 503A and 503B compounding facilities Contraindications Hypersensitivity Sunburn…

  • Sodium Sulfacetamide/​Sulfur

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Sulfacet R, Prascion Cleanser, Avar, Avar LS, Avar-E, Avar-E LS, Cerisa Wash, Clarifoam EF, Claris Clarifying Wash, Clenia Foaming Wash, Clenia Emollient Cream, Prascion FC Facial Cleansing Cloths, Prascion RA with Sunscreens, Rosaderm Cleanser, Rosanil Cleanser, Sumadan Wash, Sumaxan Cleansing Pads, Sumaxin TS, Sumaxin Wash, Zencia Wash, Rosula,…

  • Sulfacetamide

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Klaron, Ovace Plus, Ovace Plus Shampoo, Ovace Plus Wash, Ovace Wash Acne Agents, Topical;  Sulfonamides, Topical sulfacetamide ophthalmic (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Bleph 10, Sodium Sulamyd, sulfacetamide sodium Classes: Antibiotics, Ophthalmic Description Sulfonamide antibiotic used for ophthalmic or topical administration; used commonly for conjunctivitis or superficial eye infections; also for…

  • Pimecrolimus

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Elidel Immunosuppressive Agents, Topical;  Calcineurin Inhibitors Description Pimecrolimus (ASM 981), a derivative of ascomycin, is a topical macrolactam immunomodulator. Pimecrolimus has similar clinical effects as tacrolimus; however, they differ in therapeutic effectiveness and formulation. As opposed to topical corticosteroids, no skin atrophy is noted following pimecrolimus treatment.…

  • Brinzolamide/Brimonidine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Simbrinza Antiglaucoma, Combos Description Combines a selective alpha-agonist (brimonidine) and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (brinzolamide) into a single ophthalmic preparationUsed for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertensionFixed-dose combination produces statistically significant greater reduction in IOP than brimonidine or brinzolamide monotherapy Indications Indicated for the reduction…

  • Brimonidine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Alphagan P, Qoliana, Lumify, Mirvaso Antiglaucoma, Alpha Agonists Acne Agents, Topical;  Alpha Agonists, Topical Description Selective alpha-2 adrenergic agonistUsed ophthalmically to reduce intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension and to relieve ocular redness due to irritation and topically to reduce persistent facial erythema of rosaceaMinimal…

  • Retapamulin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Altabax Antibacterials, Topical;  Pleuromutilin Description Topical pleuromutilin antibioticUsed for treatment of impetigo due to methicillin-susceptible S. aureus and S. pyogenesSafety in patients younger than 9 months not established Indications Indicated for impetigo caused by MSSA or Streptococcus pyogenes Contraindications — Adverse Effects Application site irritation (2%) Warnings…

  • Mupirocin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Bactroban, Bactroban Nasal, Centany Antibacterials, Topical Description Unique topical antibiotic produced from Pseudomonas fluorescens; active against gram positive organisms like S. aureus and Strept. pyogenes; used for skin infections like impetigo; also in an intranasal ointment to eradicate nasal colonization of MRSA. Indications Indicated for the treatment of…

  • Bacitracin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; BACiiM, Baciguent, Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment Antibiotics, Other Description Ophthalmic, parenteral, and topical polypeptide antibioticUsed for superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea, infants with pneumonia and empyema due to susceptible staphylococci, and infection prevention in minor cuts, scrapes, or burnsActive mainly against gram-positive bacteria Indications Indicated…

  • Benzoyl Peroxide/​Tretinoin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Twyneo Acne Agents, Topical Combos Description Naturally occurring retinoid analog; also known as all-trans-retinoic acid (aTRA)Oral form used in acute promyelocytic leukemia; topical form used for cutaneous disorders like acne and photoagingTreatment with oral form may cause acute promyelocytic leukemia differentiation syndrome Indications Indicated for topical treatment…

  • Fluocinolone/​Tretinoin/​Hydroquinone

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tri-Luma Corticosteroids, Topical;  Depigmenting Agents Description Hydroquinone: Inhibits melanocyte metabolic processes that produce melanin; incr excretion of melanin from melanocytes Fluocinolone: Corticosteroids decrease inflammation by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal membranes Tretinoin: Follicular epithelium irritant   Indications Indicated for short-term treatment of moderate to severe melasma Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse…

  • Clindamycin/​Tretinoin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Veltin, Ziana Acne Agents, Topical Combos Description Naturally occurring retinoid analog; also known as all-trans-retinoic acid (aTRA)Oral form used in acute promyelocytic leukemia; topical form used for cutaneous disorders like acne and photoagingTreatment with oral form may cause acute promyelocytic leukemia differentiation syndrome Indications Indicated for the…