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What are the brand names for Albuterol (HFA)?
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ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA Ventolin HFA |
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What is the therapeutic class of albuterol inhaler (HFA)?
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Beta-2-adrenergic agonist
Bronchodilator |
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What are the common indications for albuterol inhaler (HFA)?
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-Asthma
-Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma |
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What is the usual dose of albuterol inhaler (HFA) for adults?
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-2 puffs Q4-6H
-1 puff Q4H PRN |
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What are the adverse effects of albuterol inhaler (HFA)?
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-Tachyarrythmia
-Hypokalemia -Nausea -Pharyngitis -Throat irritation -Nervousness -Headache -Tremor -Cough -Rhinitis -URI -Viral LRI |
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What are the contraindications for albuterol inhaler (HFA)?
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Hypersensitivity to albuterol or any of its components, or levalbuterol
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What are the brand names of fluticasone inhaler (HFA)?
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Flovent
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What is the therapeutic class of fluticasone inhaler (HFA)?
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-Adrenal glucocorticoid
-Corticosteroid -Anti-inflammatory |
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What are the common indications for fluticasone inhaler (HFA)?
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-Asthma
-Allergic rhinitis -Non-allergic rhinitis |
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What is the usual dose of fluticasone inhaler (HFA) for adults?
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88-880 mcg BID
Depends on past medical history |
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What are the adverse effects of fluticasone inhaler (HFA)?
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-Headache
-Bronchitis -Cough -Inflammatory disorder of UR tract -Sinusitis -Throat irritation -URI |
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What are the contraindications for fluticasone inhaler (HFA)?
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-Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
-Hypersensitivity to milk proteins, severe -Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma requiring intensive intervention |
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What is the brand name of ipratropium inhaler (HFA)?
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Atrovent
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What is the therapeutic class of ipratropium inhaler (HFA)?
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-Anticholinergic
-Bronchodilator -Nasal agent |
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What are the common indications for ipratropium inhaler (HFA)?
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-COPD
-Nasal discharge |
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What is the usual adult dose for ipratropium inhaler (HFA)?
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-2-3 puffs Q6H
-2-4 sprays QD |
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What are the adverse effects for ipratropium inhaler (HFA)?
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-Bitter taste
-Xerostomia -Bronchitis -Sinusitis |
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What are the contraindications for ipratropium inhaler (HFA)
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-Hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives
-Hypersensitivity to ipratropium bromine or any other component of the product |
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What are the brand names of mometasone nasal spray?
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-Nasonex
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What is the therapeutic class of mometasone nasal spray?
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-Adrenal glucocorticoid
-Corticosteroid -Anti-inflammatory |
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What are the common indications for mometasone nasal spray?
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-Asthma
-Allergic rhinitis -Prophylaxis of seasonal allergic rhinitis -Nasal polyp -Inflammatory hyperkeratotic dermatosis |
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What are the usual adult and pediatric doses for mometasone nasal spray?
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Adult:
-2 sprays QD Pediatric: -2-11: 1 spray QD -12+: 2 sprays QD |
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What are the adverse effects for mometasone nasal spray?
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-Indigestion
-MS pain -Headache -Dysmenorrhea -Pharyngitis -URI |
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What are the contraindications for mometasone nasal spray?
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-Hypersensitivity to mometasone furoate or any other component of the product
-Known hypersensitivity to milk proteins -Primary treatment of status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma requiring intensive intervention |
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What are the brand names of montelukast?
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Singulair
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What is the therapeutic class of montelukast?
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-Anti-inflammatory
-Leukotriene pathway inhibitor |
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What are the common indications for montelukast?
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-Asthma
-Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma -Allergic rhinitis |
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What are the usual adult and pediatric doses for montelukast?
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Adults:
10 mg QD Pediatric: 4-10 mg QD |
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What are the adverse effects of montelukast?
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Headache
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What are the contraindications of montelukast?
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Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
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What is the brand name of salmeterol (diskus)?
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Serevent
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What is the therapeutic class of salmeterol (diskus)?
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-Beta-2-adrenergic agonist
-Bronchodilator |
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What are the common indications for salmeterol (diskus)?
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-Asthma
-COPD -Nocturnal asthma -Prophylaxis of exercise induced asthma |
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What is the usual adult dose of salmeterol (diskus)?
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1 puff Q12H (50 mcg)
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What are the adverse effects of salmeterol (diskus)?
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-MS pain
-Headache |
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What are the contraindications for salmeterol (diskus)?
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BB WARNING
-Increase risk of asthma-related deaths -Use for asthma symptoms without a long-term asthma control medication (e.g., inhaled corticosteroid) -Hypersensitivity to salmeterol or any component of the product |
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What is the brand name of tiotropium (handihaler)?
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Spiriva
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What is the therapeutic class of tiotropium (handihaler)?
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-Anti-muscarinic
-Bronchodilator |
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What are the common indications for tiotropium (handihaler)?
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-COPD
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What is the usual adult dose of tiotropium (handihaler)?
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1 capsule via 2 inhalations QD
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What are the adverse effects of tiotropium (handihaler)?
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-Constipation
-Xerostomia -Pharyngitis -Sinusitis -URI |
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What is the brand name of fluticasone/salmeterol inhaler?
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Advair (diskus)
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What is the brand name of ipratropium/albuterol inhaler?
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Combivent
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What is the brand name of fluticasone nasal spray?
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Flonase
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What are the contraindications for tiotropium (handihaler)?
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-Hypersensitivity to ipratropium, tiotropium, or any component of the product
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What is the brand name of Brinzolamide eye drops?
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Azopt
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What is the therapeutic class of brinzolamide eye drops?
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Anti-glaucoma
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
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What are the common indications for brinzolamide eye drops?
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Raised intraocular pressure
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What is the usual adult dose of brinzolamide eye drops?
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1 drop into affected eye TID
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What are the contraindications for brinzolamide eye drops?
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Hypersensitivity
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What are the common side effects associated with brinzolamide eye drops?
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-Abnormal taste
-Blurred vision -Headache |
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What is the brand name of hydrocortisone cream?
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Ala-Cort
Cortisone |
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What is the therapeutic class of hydrocortisone cream?
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Adrenal glucocorticoid
Corticosteroid Anti-inflammatory |
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What are the common indications for hydrocortisone cream?
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-Rashes caused by eczema, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, soaps, detergents, etc.
-Itchy anal & rectal areas -Hemorrhoids |
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What is the usual adult dose of hydrocortisone cream?
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Apply to affected area as a thin film 2-4 times daily
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What are the contraindications for hydrocortisone cream?
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-Hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone or any of its components
-Live or live attenuated vaccines (immunosuppressive doses) -Systemic fungal infections |
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What are the common side effects associated with hydrocortisone cream?
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look up
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What is the brand name of isotretinoin?
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Accutane
Amnesteem Claravis Sotret |
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What is the therapeutic class of isotretinoin?
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Anti-acne
Retinoid |
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What are the common indications for isotretinoin?
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Nodulocystic acne
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What is the usual adult dose of isotretinoin?
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0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses w/ food for 15-20 weeks
Severe scarring acne or trunk acne may require increase to 2 mg/kg/day |
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What are the contraindications for isotretinoin?
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-Hypersensitivity to isotretinoin or any of its components
-Pregnancy, known or suspected; risk of teratogenic effects; required to use 2 effective contraception methods or continuous abstinence for 1 month prior, during, and 1 month after isotretinoin therapy |
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What are the common side effects associated with isotretinoin?
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-Decreased HDL
Hypertriglyceridemia Inc. liver function test -MS pain -Headache -Sensitivity to sun -Dry skin -Joint pain -Back pain |
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What are the brand names of ketotifen eye drops?
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Zaditor
Alaway Claritin Eye Zyrtec Itchy Eye |
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What is the therapeutic class of ketotifen eye drops?
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Mast cell stabilizer
Opthalamalogic agent Piperidine |
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What are the common indications for ketotifen eye drops?
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-Prophylaxis and itching associated w/ allergic conjunctivitis
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What is the usual adult dose of ketotifen eye drops?
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1 drop into affected eye(s) twice daily (Q8-12H)
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What are the contraindications for ketotifen eye drops?
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-Hypersensitivity to ketotifen products or benzoate compounds
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What are the common side effects associated with ketotifen eye drops?
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-Headache
-Dry eyes -Eye irritation -Pharyngitis -Rhinitis |
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What is the black box warning associated with isotretinoin?
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Isotretinoin must not be used by female patients who are or may become pregnant. There is an extremely high risk that severe birth defects will result if pregnancy occurs while taking isotretinoin. If pregnancy does occur during treatment of a female patient who is taking isotretinoin, isotretinoin must be discontinued immediately, and she should be referred to an Obstetrician-Gynecologist experienced in reproductive toxicity for further evaluation and counseling. Because of isotretinoin's teratogenicity, it is approved for marketing only under a special restricted distribution program called iPLEDGE(TM). The prescriber, patient, and pharmacy must be registered and meet all of the requirements of iPLEDGE before distribution
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What is the brand name of latanoprost eye drops?
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Xalatan
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What is the therapeutic class of latanoprost eye drops?
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Anti-glaucoma
Prostaglandin |
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What are the common indications for latanoprost eye drops?
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-Raised intraocular pressure associated w/
-Ocular hypertension -Open angle glaucoma |
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What are the contraindications for latanoprost eye drops?
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-Hypersensitivity to latanoprost, benzalkonium chloride, or other product ingredients
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What is the usual adult dose of latanoprost eye drops?
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1 drop into affected eye(s) QPM
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What are the side effects associated with latanoprost eye drops?
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-Blurred vision
-Burning -Eye irritation -Foreign body sensation -Iris color change -Itching -Punctate keratopathy |
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What is the brand name of pimecrolimus (topical)?
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Elidel
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What is the therapeutic class of pimecrolimus (topical)?
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Calcineurin inhibitor
Dermatological agent |
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What are the common indications for pimecrolimus (topical)?
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-2nd line therapy for atopic dermatitis
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What is the black box warning associated with pimecrolimus?
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Long-term safety of topical calcineurin inhibitors has not been established and rare cases of malignancy (eg, skin and lymphoma) have been reported in patients treated with topical calcineurin inhibitors, including pimecrolimus cream. Avoid continuous long-term use in any age group, and apply to limited areas of involvement with atopic dermatitis. Not indicated for use in children less than 2 years of age
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What is the usual adult dose of pimecrolimus (topical)?
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Apply to affected area BID
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What are the contraindications for pimecrolimus?
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-Hypersensitivity to pimecrolimus or its components
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What are the common side effects associated with pimecrolimus (topical)?
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-Burning of skin
-Risk of infection -Headache -Sun sensitivity |
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What are the brand names of terbinafine (topical)?
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Lamisil
Lamisil AT Terbinex |
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What is the therapeutic class of terbinafine (topical)?
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Allylamine
Anti-fungal |
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What are the common indications for terbinafine (topical)?
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-Dermal mycosis
-Onychomycosis due to dermatophyte -Tinea capitis |
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What is the usual adult dose of terbinafine (topical)?
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Apply BID for 1-2 weeks
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What are the contraindications for terbinafine (topical)?
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-Hypersensitivity to oral terbinafine
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What are the common side effects associated with terbinafine (topical)?
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-Diarrhea
-Nausea |
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What are the brand names of timolol eye drops?
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Timoptic Occudose
Timoptic Ocumeter Timoptic Ocumeter Plus Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus Biocadren Istalol |
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What is the therapeutic class of timolol eye drops?
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Anti-glaucoma
Beta-adrenergic blocker |
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What are the common indications for timolol eye drops?
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-Ocular hypertension
-Open-angle glaucoma |
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What is the usual adult dose of timolol eye drops?
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1 drop into affected eye(s) QD-BID
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What are the common side effects associated with timolol eye drops?
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-Blurred vision
-Eye Burning -Cataract -Dry eyes -Reduced visual acuity -Conjunctival hyperemia -Corneal anesthesia |
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What are the contraindications for timolol eye drops?
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-Bronchial asthma or COPD
-Cardiogenic shock -Hypersensitivity to timolol -Overt cardiac failure -Second and third degree AV block -Severe sinus bradycardia |
