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Tag: Drugs for Dermatologic Disorders

  • 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…

  • Tretinoin

    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…

  • Halobetasol/​Tazarotene

    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.…

  • Tazarotene

    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…

  • Salicylic Acid/​Coal Tar Shampoo

    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…

  • Salicylic Acid/Sulfur Shampoo

    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…

  • Salicylic Acid

    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,…

  • Isotretinoin

    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…