Medicaitons

Question 1

Elidel

Answer 1

ELIDEL® (pimecrolimus) Cream 1%
usually second line therapy chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis
-class 3 safety

Question 2

Imiquiod

another name

Answer 2

Aldara
-treatment for
warts, ak’s, Bcc

Question 3

Epiduo vs. Epiduo Forte

Answer 3

Adapalene (rentin A) & Benzyl peroxide

• epiduo forte is covered much better than epiduo

Question 4

Duac

Answer 4

Clindamycin & Benzyol peroxide

Question 5

Otezla - Apremilast

Answer 5

mod-severe plaque psoriasis

Question 6

Bryhali

Answer 6

Topical steroid for psoriasis

Question 7

Eucrisa

Answer 7

Topical oitment, non-steroid

twice daily for atopic dermatitis

Question 8

Desonide

Answer 8

low dose steroid
atopic derm
seb derm
contact derm

Question 9

Miconozole

Answer 9

OTC
Zeasorb - antifungal powder
good for tinea pedis
sprinkle on feet before socks and shoes

Question 10

Terbinafine

Answer 10

Lamisil
Antifungal- otc creams, lotions, pills
Oncomycosis

Question 11

Hydroxyzine

Answer 11

1st generation antihisamine
weight dosed
use for hives, atopic derm
take at night before sleep

Question 12

Metronizole

Answer 12

antibiotic
roscea
melasma

Question 13

Trancemic acid

Answer 13

Melasma - hyperpigmentation
antiplatelet drug - need to do CBC before starting
oral pill

Question 14

Doxepin (Silenor)

Answer 14

tricyclic antidepressants
usually for anxiety/depression
reduces itching in atopic dermatitis

Question 15

Fudex

what strenghts

Answer 15

usual dose 5%

comes in 0.5% - can do once daily for longer term

Question 16

How to dose isotretnion

Answer 16

1mg/kg