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Pharmacology Topical Agents
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Pharmacology
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05/07/2012

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6 main groups of Topical Meds
Definition
Topical Corticosteroids, Anti-psoratic agents, Acne meds, Hair growth agents, Eye preps, Ear preps
Term
Topical Corticosteroids
Definition
Major Topical med class. Reduce itching and inflammation of skin. Used in cases of dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema. Most commonly in cream and ointment forms. Most end in "sone" or "lone"
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Topical Corticosteroid dosage form of Lotion, gel, and aerosols used for these areas
Definition
Hairy areas and weeping lesions in areas subject to chafing. What dosage forms?
Term
Topical Corticosteroid dosage form of ointment used for these areas
Definition
This dosage form treats dry, scaly lesions
Term
Selection of topical corticosteroid depends on these
Definition
Age of patient, location of affected skin, and potency of the drug
Term
Possible issue with topical corticosteroid spread over large or thin-skinned areas
Definition
Can be absorbed into body leading to systemic side effects and toxicity. Bigger issue in children as they have thin skin so low doses should be used.
Term
Brand: Kenalog. Generic and class?
Definition
Triamcinolone acetonide, in the corticosteroid class.
Term
Brand: Tremovate. Generic and class?
Definition
Clobetasol propionate, in the corticosteroid class.
Term
Brand: Cortisone. Generic and class?
Definition
Hydrocortisone, in the corticosteroid class.
Term
Brand: Lidix. Generic and class?
Definition
Fluocinonide, in the corticosteroid class.
Term
Brand: Elocon, Generic and class?
Definition
Mometasone Furoate, in the corticosteroid class.
Term
Anti-Psoriatic Agents
Definition
A major topical med class. Topical: Taclonex, Lidel. Oral: Methotrexate. Injectable: Enbrel, Raptiva.
Term
Psoriasis
Definition
Causes white scale over red patches of skin. Involves malfunctioning immune system response.
Term
Taclonex
Definition
One of most popular agents for psoriasis. Combo of vitamin D3, calcipotriene, and betamethasone.
Term
Brand: Taclonex. Generic and class?
Definition
Calcipotriene hydrate and betamethasone dipropionate, a Topical anti-psoriasis med.
Term
Acne Medications
Definition
Major topical med class.
Term
Main causes of acne
Definition
Increased oil production, abnormal clumping of skin cells around oil glands/hair follicles, presence of bacteria.
Term
Most common ingredients used for OTC topical acne meds
Definition
Benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
Term
Popular topical Rx treatments for acne
Definition
Topical retinoids (Retin-A, Differin) and topical antibiotics (Cleocin-T) are used to treat this
Term
Most popular topical Rx reinoid and how it works
Definition
Differin (adapalene) works by penetrating deep into hair follicles, preventing blockage and reducing inflammation.
Term
Most common oral antibody acne treatment meds
Definition
tetracycline and macrolides
Term
Accutane
Definition
Isotretinoin. Last line treatment for acne. Risk to unborn fetuses and liver. Brand?
Term
Brand: Differin. Generic and class?
Definition
Adapalene, a topical agent for acne. Brand?
Term
Brand: BenzaClin, Duac. Generic and class?
Definition
Benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin, a topical agent for acne and antibiotic. Brand?
Term
Brand: Accutane, Sotret. Generic and class?
Definition
Isotretinoin, for severe acne. Brand?
Term
Hair growth agents
Definition
Major topical med class. Hair loss condition is call Alopecia. Most common is OTC Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Term
Brand: Rogaine. Generic and class?
Definition
Minoxidil, for hair loss treatment. Brand?
Term
Brand: Propecia. Generic and class?
Definition
Finasteride, for hair loss treatment. Brand?
Term
Eye preparations
Definition
Major topical med class. For infections, dry/itchy eyes, glaucoma, surgery
Term
Eye drops
Definition
Can be formulated as solutions or suspensions
Term
Glaucoma
Definition
Disease caused by increased pressure within the eye. Can lead to permanent blindness.
Term
5 classes of drugs used for Glaucoma
Definition
Prostaglandin analogs (Xalatan), Beta-blockers (Timoptic), Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (Trusopt), Adrenergic agonists (Alphagan P), Anticholinergics (Pilocar). Generics commonly end in "prost"
Term
Brand: Xalatan. Generic and class?
Definition
Latanoprost, a glaucoma eye drop. Can cause eye to change color. Brand?
Term
Brand: Lumigan. Generic and class?
Definition
Bimatoprost, a glaucoma eye drop. Can cause eye to change color. Brand?
Term
Brand: Alphagan P. Generic, side effects and class?
Definition
Brimonidine, a glaucoma eye drop. With "anticholinergic" side effects. Brand?
Term
Brand: Cosopt. Generic, side effects and class?
Definition
Dorzolamide and timolol, a glaucoma eye drop. With bitter taste in mouth and beta-blocker systemic side effects. Brand?
Term
Common ending for beta-blockers
Definition
"olol" is a common ending for these type of meds
Term
Brand: Travatan (Z). Generic and class?
Definition
Travoprost, an anti-glaucoma eye drop. Brand?
Term
Brand: Combigan. Generic and class?
Definition
Brimonidine and timolol, an anti glaucoma eye drop
Term
Most common med for getting red out of eyes
Definition
Visine (tetrahydrozoline), which constrict blood vessels in the eyes.
Term
Tetrahydrozoline (Visine) has these properties
Definition
Has vasoconstriction properties to help dry eyes from allergies and infections.
Term
Brand: Patanol, Pataday. Generic and class?
Definition
Olopatadine, an antihistamine eye drop. Brand?
Term
Brand: Restasis. Generic and class?
Definition
Cyclosporine, a dry eye treatment.
Term
Ear Preparations. Generic and class?
Definition
A major topical med class. Otic (ear) meds are used for infections (Ciprodex) and clearing out earwax (Debrox). Solution or suspensions forms. Corticosteroid added to decrease inflammation.
Term
TobraDex eyedrops have this combination
Definition
Steroid dexamethasone added to the antibiotic, tobramycin.
Term
Ciprodex eardrops have this combination
Definition
Has dexamethasone added to ciprofloxacin
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