Tag: Agents for Superficial Bacterial Infections

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…