Tag: Agents for Acne

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…

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…

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…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Vesanoid Antineoplastics, Retinoids tretinoin topical (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Retin A, Renova, Altreno, Atralin, Avita, Refissa, Retin-A Micro Classes: Acne Agents, Topical 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…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Duobrii Antipsoriatics, Topical Description Topical combination product of very high potency, fluorinated corticosteroid and a retinoidUsed to treat plaque psoriasis in adultsContraindicated for use during pregnancy; perform pregnancy testing within 2 weeks of treatment; use birth control during treatment Indications Indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis.…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Avage, Tazorac, Fabior, Arazlo Acne Agents, Topical;  Antipsoriatics, Topical;  Retinoid-like Agents, Topical Description Retinoid prodrugUsed for psoriasis, acne, and facial wrinkles and pigmentation changes primarily due to photoagingContraindicated in pregnancy; females of childbearing potential should use adequate birth control Indications Indicated for the treatment of  for the treatment…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Ionil T, Neutrogena T/Sal, Tarsum, X-Seb T Pearl, X-Seb T Plus Keratolytic Agents Description Keratolytic agent Indications Indicated for the treatment of Seborrhea Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Stinging/burning of scalp Desquamation Coal tar may cause discoloration or staining Warnings Topical use only Avoid contact with eyes Avoid inflamed…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; MG217 Medicated Tar-Free Shampoo, Sebex Keratolytic Agents;  Antiseborrheic Agents, Topical Description Keratolytic agent; breaks down keratin and promotes skin peeling Indications Indicated for the treatment of Seborrhea Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Stinging/burning of scalp Desquamation High concentrations (>10%) may cause muscle cramps, dizziness, vomiting, headache Warnings Topical…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Compound W, Compound W for Kids, Dr. Scholl’s Advanced Pain Relief Corn Removers, Dr. Scholl’s Callus Removers, Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away, Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away OneStep, Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Plantar, Dr. Scholl’s Corn Removers, Dr. Scholl’s Moisturizing Corn Remover Kit, Dr. Scholl’s OneStep Corn Removers, DuoPlant,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Amnesteem, Claravis, Myorisan, Absorica, Zenatane, Absorica LD Acne Agents, Systemic;  Retinoid-like Agents Description Oral retinoid; synthetic 13-cis isomer of naturally occurring tretinoinUsed primarily for severe, recalcitrant nodular acneDue to teratogenicity potential, only available through isotretinoin iPLEDGE REMs program Indications Indicated for the treatment of severe recalcitrant cystic acne…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; BenzaClin, Acanya, Duac, Onexton Acne Agents, Topical Combos Description Topical combination acne productBoth drug components exhibit antibacterial activity; benzoyl peroxide has drying actions, sebostatic effects, and causes mild skin desquamationUse results in improvements in both inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne lesions Indications Indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris.…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Benzac AC Gel, Desquam-X, Benzac AC Wash, Benzac Acne Eliminating Cleanser, BenzEFoam, BPO Creamy Wash Complete Pack, BPO Foaming Cloth, BPO Gel, Clean and Clear Advantage 3-in-1 Exfoliating Cleanser, Clean and Clear Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, Clean and Clear Gel, Clearasil Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream, Lavoclen-4 Creamy Wash,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Epiduo, Epiduo Forte Acne Agents, Topical Combos Description Topical combination acne productAdapalene is a topical retinoid-like drug and benzoyl peroxide has drying actions, sebostatic effects, and causes mild skin desquamationFirst topical retinoid and benzoyl peroxide fixed-dose combination product Indications Indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Azelex, Finacea  Acne Agents, Topical Description Treatment for acne vulgaris and rosacea associated with inflammatory pustules and papulesOnly topical formulations (cream, gel, foam) are marketed in the United StatesAzelaic acid is a naturally occurring dietary constituent and can be formed endogenously Indications Indicated for the treatment of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx, OTC Common Brand Names; Differin Acne Agents, Topical Description Topical agent for the tx of acne vulgaris; causes less skin irritation and is more effective than the highest concentration of tretinoin gel (0.025%). Indications Indicated for the treatment of acne vulgaris. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to adapalene or any of its components…