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| What class of medication is first line treatment for Acne? |
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| Name a common retinoid cream used to treat acne |
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| Brand name for Adapatene Cream |
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| Is adapatene well tolerated? |
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| Well tolerated with little t no skin irritation |
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| Most effective OTC agent for treating Acne |
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Benzoyl Peroxide (BPO) is often sold as a combination medication. What is normally sold in combo with? |
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BPO + 1% clindamycin
Brand name: BenzaClin |
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| Are retinoids recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding? |
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| Can retinoids cause burning and irritation? |
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| Yes, in the early weeks of thearpy. |
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| Which of the retinoids are refrigerated? |
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| Benzamycin and BenzaClin are gels that are refrigerated once compounded |
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| Should those taking retinoids limit sun exposure? |
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| Yes, the skin will burn more easily |
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| How should retinoids be applied? |
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A pea-sized amount is sufficient (for facial application); it should be divided into 4 equal parts and smoothed over the entire surface of the face. Should not be used as "spot" therapy. |
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| How long should one take retinoids before expecting a response? |
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Takes 4-12 weeks to see response
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| How to store Benzamycin and BenzaCliln? |
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Must be kept refrigerated; do not freeze. Place a 3 month expiration date on the label following mixing. |
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Which medication is only for the treatment of severe recalcitrant nodular acne |
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| Brand name for Oral Isotrentinoin |
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True/False: Oral isotrentinoin is pregnancy category C and thus okay for use in pregnancy. |
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FALSE! Isotretinoin is pregnancy category X
Two forms of birth control are required while taking this medicaiton
Females must have had 2 negative pregnancy tests prior to starting treatment.
Cannot get pregnant for one month before, while taking the drug, or for one month after the drug is stopped. Do not breast feed or donate blood until at least one month has passed after the drug is stopped.
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| Can oral isotretinoin be dispensed by any pharmacist? |
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NO! Can only be dispensed by a pharmacy registered and activated with the pregnancy risk management iPLEDGE program. |
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| Statement. Not a question. |
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