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1
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Coal tar (Denorex, DHS Tar, Neutrogena-T/Gel, Tegrin)

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Pharmacological Class: DNA synthesis inhibitor

Therapeutic Class: Cytotoxic Agents

2
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Shale tar, Ichthammol (Boyol Salve, Drawing Out Salve, Black Salve)

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Pharmacological Class: DNA synthesis inhibitor

Therapeutic Class: Cytotoxic Agents

3
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Selenium sulfide (Selsum Blue, Selseb)

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Pharmacological Class: DNA synthesis inhibitor

Therapeutic Class: Cytotoxic Agents

4
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Zinc Pyrithione

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Pharmacological Class: DNA synthesis inhibitor

Therapeutic Class: Cytotoxic Agents

5
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Anthralin (Antra-Derm, Dithrocreme)

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Pharmacological Class: DNA synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic Class: Cytotoxic Agents
RX ONLY

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Methotrexate (MTX, Rheumatrex)

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Pharmacological Class: Dihydrofolate reducatase inhibitor
Therapeutic Class: T-cell and cytokine suppressors
RX ONLY

7
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Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept, Myfortic)

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Pharmacological Class: Purine synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic Class: T-cell and cytokine suppressors
UNLABELED USE

8
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Etanercept (Enbrel)

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Pharmacological Class: TNF-α inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunomodulators
RX ONLY

9
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Adalimumab (Humira)

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Pharmacological Class: TNF-α inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunomodulators
RX ONLY

10
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Infliximab (Remicade)

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Pharmacological Class: TNF-α inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunomodulators
RX ONLY

11
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Ustekinumab (Stelera)

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Pharmacological Class: IL-12 & IL-23 Cytokine inhibitor
Therapeutic Class: Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunomodulators
RX ONLY

12
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Secukinumab (Consentyx)

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Pharmacological Class: IL-17A Inhibitor
Therapeutic Class: Monoclonal Antibodies, Immunomodulators
RX ONLY

13
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Acitretin (Soriatane)

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Pharmacological Class: Nuclear receptor binders
Therapeutic Class: Retinoids
Indication: Psoriasis, Acne/wrinkles
RX ONLY

14
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Adapalene (Differin)

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Pharmacological Class: Nuclear receptor binders
Therapeutic Class: Retinoids
Indication: Psoriasis, Acne/wrinkles
RX ONLY

15
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Tazarotene (Tazorac)

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Pharmacological Class: Nuclear receptor binders
Therapeutic Class: Retinoids
Indication: Psoriasis, Acne/wrinkles
RX ONLY

16
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Calcipotriene (Dovonex)

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Pharmacological Class:Nuclear receptor binders
Therapeutic Class: Vitamin D analog
RX ONLY

17
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Methoxsalen (Oxsoralen-Ultra, Uvadex)

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Chemical Class: Psoralens
Pharmacological Class: Chomophore
Therapeutic Class: Phototherapy
RX ONLY

18
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Pimecrolimus (Elidel)

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Pharmacological Class: Calcineurin Inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Immunosuppressant
Indication: Topical – Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis (unlabeled)
RX ONLY

19
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Tacrolimus (Protopic)

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Pharmacological Class: Calcineurin Inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Immunosuppressant
Indication: Topical – Atopic Dermatitis, Psoriasis (unlabeled)
RX ONLY

20
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Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

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Pharmacological Class: Calcineurin Inhibitors
Therapeutic Class: Immunosuppressant
Indication: Systemic - Psoriasis
RX ONLY

21
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Petrolatum (Vasoline)

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Pharmacological Class: Emollient
Therapeutic Class: Emollient
Indication: Topical - Skin protectant

22
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Zinc Oxide (Desitin)

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Pharmacological Class: Protectant
Therapeutic Class: Protectant
Indication: Topical - Diaper rash, minor skin irritations

23
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Aloe Vera

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Pharmacological Class: Protectant
Therapeutic Class: Protectant
Indication: Topical - Sunburn, minor skin irritations

24
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Ketoconazole (Nizoral)

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Pharmacological Class: Azole antifungal
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Indication: Seborrhea, dandruff
RX ONLY

25
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Apremilast (Otezla)

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Pharmacological Class: PDE-4 Inhibitor
Therapeutic Class: DMARD
RX ONLY