Drugs Used in Skin Disorders — Flashcards

Flashcard 11: _____ deposits in keratin-containing tissues, such as skin and nails, and is therefore used for severe dermatophyte infections

Answer: Griseofulvin

Flashcard 12: Allylamines available for topical application are Terbinafine, _____ and Butenafine

Answer: Naftifine

Flashcard 13: The most common drug implicated in eczematous otitis externa is _____.

Answer: neomycin

Flashcard 14: What is the most effective drug for rx of type 2 lepra reaction?_____

Answer: Thalidomide

Flashcard 15: Thalidomide is useful in HIV associated _____

Answer: aphthous ulcers

Flashcard 16: _____ a microtubule inhibitor recently approved by the FDA for the topical treatment of patients with actinic keratosis

Answer: Tirbanibulin

Flashcard 17: Local application of _____ is the preferred treatment for vaginal condyloma acuminata

Answer: Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)

Extra: Trichloroacetic acid (80-90%) is the preferred chemical treatment for vaginal, cervical, and anorectal warts because it is safe for mucosal application. Podophyllin is generally avoided on mucosal surfaces due to the risk of systemic absorption and toxicity.

Flashcard 18: _____ is the first-line drug and the drug of choice for the treatment of cutaneous larva migrans

Answer: Ivermectin

Flashcard 19: Topical 1% _____ for scabies is contraindicated in children, pregnant ladies and seizure disorders as it is known to cause neurotoxicity

Answer: Lindane

Flashcard 20: _____ is a monoclonal antibody against the IL-17 receptor, used in treatment of severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

Answer: Brodalumab