Tag: Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cosentyx Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies Description Subcutaneous IgG1 monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin-17A (IL-17A)Used for plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritisMay increase risk for serious infection and may cause hypersensitivity reactions Indications Indicated for treatment of moderate to severe plaque…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Fototar, Medotar, Oxipor VHC, Polytar Soap, Psorent, Psoriasin, Taraphilic Keratolytic Agents coal tar shampoo (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Neutrogena T/Gel Original, DHS Tar, Doak Tar, Ionil T Plus, PC-Tar, Pentrax, Polytar Shampoo, TeraGel, Zetar Classes: Keratolytic Agents coal tar bath products (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Balnetar, Cutar Emulsion, Doak Tar Oil…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Taltz Interleukin Inhibitors Description Subcutaneous humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that selectively targets interleukin-17A (IL-17A)Used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients 6 years and older, used in adults for psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritisAs with other interleukin inhibitors, may increase risk of…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tremfya Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies Description Subcutaneous interleukin-23 (IL-23) blockerUsed to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adultsMay increase the risk for infections; evaluate patients for tuberculosis before use Indications Indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in those patients…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Enbrel, Erelzi, Eticovo, etanercept-szzs, etanercept-ykro Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Immunosuppressants Description TNF-blocker fusion protein; used subcutaneouslyUsed for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and plaque psoriasisBoxed warnings for increased risk of serious infection and potential for malignancy Indications Indicated for reducing signs and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Calcijex, Rocaltrol, Vectical Vitamin D Analogs Antipsoriatics, Topical Description Active form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)Used for secondary hyperparathyroidism, metabolic bone disease in chronic renal failure patients not receiving dialysis, hypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia, and vitamin D-dependent ricketsMore than twice the vitamin D activity of calcifediol Indications Indicated for…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dovonex, Calcitrene Ointment, Sorilux Antipsoriatics, Topical Description Topical vitamin D3 analogUsed for topical symptomatic treatment of chronic plaque psoriasisSimilar receptor binding affinity as natural vitamin D3 Indications Indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Hypercalcemia Evidence of vitamin D toxicity Topical use on the face Adverse…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Siliq Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies Description Injectable human IgG2 monoclonal antibody that binds to the interleukin-17 receptor A (IL-17RA), preventing IL-17 cytokines from activating the receptorFor adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy and who have not…

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…

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…

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…

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…