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p.r.u.r.i.t.u.s
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Tx | antihistamine |
| dermatological issues (inflam + immuno sys) | glucocorticoids, antiproliferatives |
| glucocorticoids | immunosupp, antiinflam (ie. hydrocortisone, betamethasone) |
| antiproliferatives (5) | cyclosporine, macrolide lactones (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, sirolimus), V. A + D analogues, biologics (etanercept, infliximab, imiquimod, tetracycline, metronidazole), MTX |
| Pruritic skin conditions ie? | urticara (hives), dermatitis |
| Urticaria Tx? | antihistamines (1st gen is fast acting, short duration) |
| dermatitis ie? | atopic dermatitis, xerosis, contact dermatitis |
| Benadryl | diphenhydramine |
| Chlor-Tripolon | chlorpheniramine |
| Atarax | hydroxyzine |
| promethazine | / |
| trimeprazine | / |
| Claritin | loratadine |
| Allegra | fexofenadine |
| Aerius | desloratadine |
| Solu-Medrol | methylprednisolone sodium succinate (GC)-IV (given after epinephrine which is for immediate effect) |
| Solu-Medrol | anaphylaxis |