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Isotretinoin

Uses

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Severe recalcitrant nodulocystic acne

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Isotretinoin

Functional Classification

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Antiacne agent, retinoid

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Isotretinoin

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, inflamed skin

Pregnancy (X)

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Lindane

Functional Classification

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Scabicide, pediculicide

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Lindane

Chemical Classification

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Chlorinated hydrocarbon (synthetic)

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Lindane

Mechanism of Action

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Stimulates nervous system of arthropods, resulting in seizures, death

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Lindane

Uses

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Scabies, lice (head/pubic/body), nits in those intolerant to or who do not respond to other agents

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Lindane

Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, patients with known seizure disorders, Norwegian (crusted) scabies
Premature neonate; inflammation of skin, abrasions, skin breaks; seizure disorder

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Lindane

Side Effects

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CNS: tremors, SEIZURES, CNS TOXICITY, stimulation, dizziness (Chronic inhalation of vapors), anxiety, insomnia
CV: VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION (chronic inhalation of vapors)
GI: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, liver damage (inhalation of vapors)
GU: KIDNEY DAMAGE (chronic inhalation of vapors)
HEMA: APLASTIC ANEMIA (chronic inhalation of vapors), MYELOSUPPRESSION
INTEG: Pruritus, Rash, Irritation, Contact Dermatitis

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Lindane

Nursing Considerations

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ASSESS:

  • Skin for abrasions, breaks, inflammation; don not use on these areas
  • INFESTATION: head, hair for lice, nits before and after treatment; if scabies present, check all skin surfaces; identify source of infection: school, family, sexual contacts

PERFORM/PROVIDE:

  • Isolation until areas on skin, scalp have cleared, treatment completed
  • Removal of nits with fine-toothed comb rinsed in vinegar after treatment; use gloves