Tag: Corticosteroids

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Coly-Mycin S, Cortisporin-TC Otic Antibiotics/Corticosteroids, Otic Description Otic, combination antibacterial and antiinflammatory productUsed for treatment of superficial bacterial infections of external auditory canal and infections of mastoidectomy and fenestration cavities caused by susceptible organismsUse limited to 10 consecutive days due to risk for permanent sensorineural hearing with…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cortisporin Otic Antibiotics/Corticosteroids, Otic Description Corticosteroid anti-inflammatory and antibiotic combinationTreats primarily gram-negative, aerobic bacteria, but are also effective against Staphylococcus aureusAvailable in ophthalmic, otic, and topical forms Indications Indicated for the treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal (i.e., otitis externa) caused by susceptible…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Carmol HC, U-Cort Corticosteroids, Topical Description Hydrocortisone: anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions; mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of topical corticosteroids unclear Indications Indicated for relief of inflammation and pruritic associated with corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses Extent determined by many factors including vehicle, integrity of epidermal barrier, use of occlusive…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cipro HC Otic Antibiotics/Corticosteroids, Otic Description Fluoroquinolone/corticosteroid combination otic suspension for acute otitis externa due to Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. Indications Indicated for the treatment of acute otitis externa due to susceptible organisms. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to drugs or components Tympanic membrane perforation (nonsterile preparation)…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; EarSol-HC Antibiotics/Corticosteroids, Otic Description Hydrocortisone elicits anti-inflammatory & antipruritic effects Alcohol provides antiseptic properties Yerba santa is an herbal product w/ proposed use of decrease skin irritation Indications Indicated for the treatment of Otic Inflammation/Pruritus Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects — Warnings — Pregnancy and Lactation Pregnancy category:…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Neo-Polycin HC Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic Bacitracin/hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin topical (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Cortisporin Ointment Classes: Corticosteroids, Topical;  Topical Antimicrobials Description Topical combination product containing steroid and antibacterial/antifungal agentUsed for the treatment of skin infections Indications Indicated for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where a bacterial ophthalmic infection or…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Alcortin, Vytone Corticosteroids, Topical Description Topical combination product containing steroid and antibacterial/antifungal agentUsed for the treatment of skin infections Indications Indicated for the treatment of contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, impetiginized eczema/ impetigo, nummular eczema, endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, pyoderma, nuchal eczema, chronic eczematoid otitis externa,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Xerese Topical Antimicrobials Description Topical antiviral and steroid combination agent for herpes labialis (cold sores). Indications Indicated for early treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) to reduce the likelihood of ulcerative cold sores; shortens lesion healing time in adults and adolescents Contraindications Hypersensitivity Adverse Effects Drying…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Proctofoam HC, Analpram E, Analpram HC, Epifoam, ProCort, Pramosone, Pramosone E Anesthetics/Corticosteroid Combos;  Corticosteroids, Gastrointestinal;  Corticosteroids, Topical Description Combination of a glucocorticoid and local anestheticUsed for the relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatosesAvailable in topical cream, lotion, ointment, and aerosol foams Indications Indicated for the…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Alkindi Sprinkle, Cortef, SoluCortef Corticosteroids hydrocortisone topical (Rx, OTC) Brand and Other Names: Westcort, Locoid, Aquanil, Calmurid Cream, Cetacort, Claritin Skin Itch Relief, Coraz, CortaGel, Cortaid, Cortate, Cortisone-10 Poison Ivy Relief Pads, Cortisone-10 Quick Shot, Cortizone, Cortoderm, Dermacort, Dermazene Cream, DermiCort, Emo Cort, Hyderm, Hydrocort, HydroSKIN, HydroVal, Hytone, LactiCare, AlaCort,…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Florinef, Florinef Acetate Corticosteroids Description Potent oral synthetic fluorinated mineralocorticoid; no appreciable glucocorticoid activityActions are similar to those of aldosteroneUsed for conditions of adrenocortical insufficiency and orthostatic hypotension Indications Indicated for Primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease For the treatment of primary adrenocortical insufficiency (e.g.,…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cortone Corticosteroids;  Immunosuppressives, PHD Description Oral corticosteroid with significant mineralocorticoid activity as well as glucocorticoid properties; cortisone has about 80% of the anti-inflammatory and sodium-retaining potency of hydrocortisoneUsed primarily in adult and pediatric patients with primary or secondary adrenocortical insufficiencyCorticosteroids with minimal mineralocorticoid activity, such as…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Taclonex Ointment, Enstilar, Taclonex Topical Suspension, Wynzora Antipsoriatics, Topical Description Topical combination product containing a synthetic corticosteroid and vitamin D3 analogAvailable as an ointment, foam, cream, and suspensionOintment and foam approved for use up to 4 weeks; cream and suspension can be applied for up to 8 weeks…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Lotrisone Antifungal/Corticosteroid Topicals Description Topical product containing betamethasone, a high potency corticosteroid, and clotrimazole, an imidazole antifungalIndicated to treat cutaneous tinea infectionsCan cause reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression Indications Indicated for the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea pedis infections caused by Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Celestone, Celestone Soluspan, Betaject, Betamethasone IM/PO Corticosteroids;  Immunosuppressives, PHD betamethasone topical (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Dermabet, Alphatrex, Diprolene AF, Diprolene Glycol, Diprosone, Valnac, BetaVal, Sernivo Classes: Corticosteroids, Topical Description Synthetic glucocorticoid with little mineralocorticoid activityUsed as an antiinflammatory or immunosuppressive agent; available systemically (injectable and oral)Topical formulations are…