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  2. Tacrolimus - Wikipedia

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    Tacrolimus 0.1% Ointment As an ointment , tacrolimus is used in the treatment of dermatitis (eczema), in particular atopic dermatitis , if topical corticosteroids and moisturisers fail in helping. [ 17 ] [ 18 ] It suppresses inflammation in a similar way to steroids , and is equally as effective as a mid-potency steroid.

  3. Pimecrolimus - Wikipedia

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    Pimecrolimus has a similar mode of action to that of tacrolimus but is more selective, with no effect on dendritic (Langerhans) cells. [19] It has lower permeation through the skin than topical steroids or topical tacrolimus [20] although they have not been compared with each other for their permeation ability through mucosa. In addition, in ...

  4. Immunosuppressive drug - Wikipedia

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    Although it is a structural analogue of tacrolimus, it acts somewhat differently and has different side-effects. Contrary to ciclosporin and tacrolimus, drugs that affect the first phase of T lymphocyte activation, sirolimus affects the second phase, namely signal transduction and lymphocyte clonal proliferation.

  5. Topical steroid withdrawal - Wikipedia

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    Topical steroid withdrawal, also known as red burning skin and steroid dermatitis, has been reported in people who apply topical steroids for 2 weeks or longer and then discontinue use. [4] [5] [2] [1] Symptoms affect the skin and include redness, a burning sensation, and itchiness, [2] which may then be followed by peeling. [2]

  6. Adverse drug reaction - Wikipedia

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    Type A: augmented pharmacological effects, which are dose-dependent and predictable [5]; Type A reactions, which constitute approximately 80% of adverse drug reactions, are usually a consequence of the drug's primary pharmacological effect (e.g., bleeding when using the anticoagulant warfarin) or a low therapeutic index of the drug (e.g., nausea from digoxin), and they are therefore predictable.

  7. Germolene - Wikipedia

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    Germolene cream contains the active ingredient chlorhexidine, which can rarely induce allergic reactions. [7] Symptoms of a minor allergic reaction to Germolene cream include itching , redness ( erythema ), dermatitis , eczema, rash , hives (urticaria), skin irritation , and blisters on the skin.

  8. Sudocrem - Wikipedia

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    Sudocrem (/ ˈ s u d ə k r ɛ m / or / ˈ s u d ə k r i m / in Ireland) [3] is an over-the-counter medicated cream aimed primarily at the treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis.It contains a water-repellent base (consisting of oils/waxes); protective and moisturizer agents; antibiotic and antifungal agents; and a weak anesthetic.

  9. Ciclosporin - Wikipedia

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    Ciclosporin is indicated to treat and prevent graft-versus-host disease in bone marrow transplantation and to prevent rejection of kidney, heart, and liver transplants. [8] [7] It is also approved in the US for treating of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, persistent nummular keratitis following adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis, [25] [7] and as eye drops for treating dry eyes caused by ...