Term
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Definition
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Definition
- Tretinoin (Retin-A) 0.025% cream apply QHS
- Adapalene
- Tazarotine
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Definition
- Clindamycin (Clindagel)1% gel Apply QD - BID
- Erythromycin
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Term
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Definition
(Azelex)
20% Cream Apply BID |
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Definition
- Minocycline 50mg po BID
- Tetracycline
- Doxycycline
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Term
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Definition
(Claravis)
1mg/Kg/day divided in 2 doses
(10, 20, 30, 40mg capsules) |
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Term
What are exacerbating factors for acne? |
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Definition
Phenytoin
Isoniazid
Moisturizers
Phenobarbitol
Lithium
Ethionamide
Steroids
Cosmetics, irritation, Stress, Hormones |
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What factors should be looked at when determining severity of acne? |
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Definition
- Predominant Lesions
- Papules/ Pustules/ Nodules
- Scarring
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Term
Counseling points for benzoyl peroxide |
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Definition
- Skin irritation
- photosensitivity
- bleaching
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Counseling points for topical retinoids |
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Definition
- Extreme skin irritation
- Photosensitivity
- Worse before better
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Term
Counseling points for topical AB |
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Definition
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Term
Counseling points for azelaic acid |
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Definition
- mild Skin irritation
- lightens skin (hypopigmentation)
- Moderate photosensitivity
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Term
Counseling points for Topical Dapsone |
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Definition
- Skin irritation
- Hemolytic anemia (rare)
- Don't combo with Trimethoprim
- COmbo with benzyl peroxide causes yellow/orange skin
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Term
Counseling points for Keratolytics |
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Definition
- Skin irritation
- Dizzyness, HA, confusion
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Term
Counseling points for oral AB |
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Definition
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Term
Counseling points for oral isotretinoin |
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Definition
- Birth defects
- Worse before better
- extreme Skin sensitivity
- Photosensitivity
- Dizzyness, drousyness
- Anemia
- Don't combo with tetracycline
- Can't donate blood
- CNS
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Term
Pharmacist's role in I-Pledge |
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Definition
- RMA #
- Dispense max 30DS
- "do not dispense to patient after_" sticker on bag
- Do not dispense outside of prescription window
- Don't break blister pack
- Give med guide for each refill.
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Term
Treatment for mild non inflammatory acne |
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Definition
- Topical retinoids
- Possibly Benzyl peroxide
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Term
Treatment for mild papular pustular acne |
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Definition
- Topical retinoid
- Topical AB
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Term
Treatment for moderate papular pustular acne |
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Definition
- Oral AB
- Topical Retinoids
(Benzyl peroxide can be added) |
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Term
Treatment for modular nodular acne |
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Definition
- Oral AB
- Topical Retinoids
(Benzyl peroxide can be added) |
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Term
treatment for Severe nodular Acne |
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Definition
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