Drug Profiles

A review of Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) in treating atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis based on 4 cases studies. A short excerpt on how to minimize concerns about the side-effects of corticosteroids.

Dosing, compliance, side-effects, and the cost of Cutivate (Fluticasone Propionate) are discussed in this article.

Suitable and unsuitable patient profiles for minocycline is discussed in this article. Important takeaways from clinical experience with minocycline is also in this article.

Dermatological and non-dermatological indications for minocycline ((Minocin®, Dynacin®, Vectrin®) are discussed in depth in this article.

Minocycline antibiotics are used to treat acne, rosacea, and perioral dermatitis. Considerations like appropriate dosing, cost of treatments, and patient compliance issues are discussed as well as efficacy.

Side effects, safety and risks of Minocycline (Minocin, Dynacin, Vectrin) are discussed in this article. Topics include drug interactions, bacterial resistance, as well as other adverse effects.

Elidel® (Pimecrolimus) and physician's clinical experience in treating atopic dermatitis are observed and discussed in this article.

Elidel (Pimecrolimus) is indicated for patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. This article discusses patient profiles, and use in a variety of dermatological conditions.

Penlac (Ciclopirox), and its pharmacokinetics, delivery system, safety, and patient selection are discussed. Monotherapy and combination therapy and its patient criteria are discussed.

Diane-35 (Cyproterone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol), its indications, and clinical experience are discussed. Patient profiles, suitable and unsuitable candidates are also discussed.

Dosing, efficacy, compliance and cost of Diane-35, as well as pharmacokinetics are discussed. Various side-effects are covered as well.

Various potential side-effects and risks of Diane-35 are discussed. Monitoring advice for physicians and follow-up exams to check on progress are advised.

Eumovate (Clobetasone Butyrate), patient profiles, dosing, efficacy, and compliance issues are discussed as well as a comparison in vehicles between cream and ointment.

An in depth second part to the side-effects, safety and risks associated with Eumovate (Clobetasone Butyrate). Allergies, local, and systemic side-effects are discussed.

An in-depth review of Clindoxyl® Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide) including clinical experience, mechanism of action, indications, dosing, efficacy, as well as compliance issues and side-effects.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) efficacy and prophylactic use for nasal carriage and patients who are S. Aureus carriers are discussed. Bacterial resistance issues are also covered.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) and its potential side effects, safety profile, and risks are discussed. Precautions to be considered are also detailed.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) Patient Profiles - suitable and unsuitable patients, dosing, compliance and cost issues, as well as cost comparisons with other treatments are detailed in this article.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) is discussed in detail including mechanism of action, clinical experience, and indication, such as for burns, and various infections.

A thorough look at Dovobet® (Calcipotriol and Betamethasone Dipropionate) including pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, indications, dosing, efficacy, as well as compliance issues and side-effects.

Amevive (Alefacept), its side-effects, safety, and risks are discussed in this article. Potential adverse reactions and lab monitoring guidelines are also covered.

Compliance issues with Amevive (Alefacept) are discussed. The Amevive Care Program, and its scope and coverage are discussed.

Amevive (Alefacept) and its efficacy is discussed. Measurement techniques like PASI (for psoriasis), dermatology quality of life index are discussed as well as for psoriatic arthritis.

Amevive (Alefacept), clinical experience, patient profiles, indications, dosing and cost are discussed in this article.

Amevive® (Alefacept) and its clinical experience, and clinical evidence are discussed. As a biologic, safety profiles, and mechanisms of action are also covered.

Soriatane (Acitretin) treatment monitoring, such as blood testing, liver function, lipoprotein, renal function, pregnancy tests are covered.

Soriatane (Acitretin) Treatment: Side effects, safety, and risks are covered. Skin, liver, lipids, bone/muscle, ocular, and other effects and their manifestations are discussed.

Soriatane (Acitretin)Treatment: Efficacy, compliance and cost are covered. Use in psoriasis both as monotherapy and combination therapy are included.

Soriatane (Acitretin) patient, profile and dosing, suitable and unsuitable candidate patients are discussed. This is for use in psoriasis patients.

Indications for using Soriatane (Acitretin) are discussed. Psoriasis, and various off label uses such as for darier's disease, lamellar ichthyosis, erythrokeratoderma variabilis, lichen planus, and pityriasis rubra pilaris is included.

Acitretin (Soriatane®) is approved in the US and Canada to treat severe psoriasis, but is only approved in Canada to treat other disorders of keratinization.

Dosing, efficacy, compliance and cost of Aldara (Imiquimod) are discussed in the context of genital wart treatment.

Imiquimod side effects with reference to Erythema, Edema, Induration, Vesiculation, Excoriation, Scaling and flaking.

Imiquimod drug profile including Actinic Keratosis, Bowen’s disease, Squamous cell carcinoma and Genital Warts.

Imiquimod was first indicated and used for external genital and perianal warts/ condyloma acuminata. Other HPV warts have also been treated by this drug, often in combination with more conventional therapy including cryotherapy and CO2 laser therapy, in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed patients.

Imiquimod was first indicated and used for external genital and perianal warts/ condyloma acuminata. Other HPV warts have also been treated by this drug, often in combination with more conventional therapy including cryotherapy and CO2 laser therapy, in immunocompetent and immunosuppressed patients.

Accutane (Isotretinoin) was approved for the treatment of acne. While in recent years it has been shrouded by some controversy, it remains an essential tool in the treatment of severe or persistent acne. Few drugs provide an actual cure for acne and Isotretinoin is such a medication.

What is the cost of Accutane treatment? See the comparison of different topical treatments with Accutane® (Isotretinoin), with the corresponding cost of treatment.

Accutane® (Isotretinoin) Side Effects, Safety and Risks are discussed. A comprehensive review of the drug, side-effects, and other considerations.

Proper patient counselling of the risks versus benefits of Accutane® (Isotretinoin) treatment is very important to ensure compliance with therapy.