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Pearl 1: Know the different strengths of the topical corticosteroids.

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
strengths of the topical ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology ... #Topical #Corticosteroid ... #Class #Table #Steroids
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical ... First Line: Topical ... After non-pharmacologic ... locations and is "steroid-free ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
• Treatment: Topical ... steroids • Prevention ... be treated with topical ... steroids + colchicine ... Treatment #management #pharmacology
Topical Corticosteroid Potencies 
High Potency:
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% 
Clobestasol propionate 0.05%
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%
Desoximetasone 0.05%, 0.25%
Fluocinonide 0.05%
Medium Potency:
Betamethasone
Topical Corticosteroid ... common dermatologic topical ... /ambcarerx #Topical ... Potencies #Potency #Steroid ... #Pharmacology #
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... ulcer, age >60, on steroids ... tramadol, codeine • Topical ... #medications #pharmacology
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings of Topical ... Hydrocortisone 1%, 2.5% #Topical ... classification #steroids ... dermatology #table #pharmacology
Fluoroquinolones - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: DNA Gyrase  and Topoisomerase inhibitors bactericidal 
Side effects: QT prolongation
rupture (esp if on steroids ... fluoroquinolones have atypical ... #Pharmacology #Antibiotics
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) - Topical Corticosteroids
 • Liquid - Budesonide - 1 mg PO BID -
Esophagitis (EoE) - Topical ... , FDA approved steroid ... Esophagitis #EoE #Topical ... Corticosteroids #management #pharmacology
Key Color Coded Medications For the Emergency Provider

 
 - Tan indicates antimicrobials/anti-infectives which may include
medications indicates steroids ... #Pharmacology #Medications ... Ophthalmology #Ocular #Topical