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Dupilumab (Dupixent) for Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Prurigo Nodularis
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 6, 2023; (Issue 1669)
The FDA has approved the subcutaneously
injected interleukin (IL)-4 receptor alpha antagonist
dupilumab (Dupixent – Sanofi/Regeneron)
for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
in patients ≥12...
The FDA has approved the subcutaneously
injected interleukin (IL)-4 receptor alpha antagonist
dupilumab (Dupixent – Sanofi/Regeneron)
for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
in patients ≥12 years old who weigh ≥40 kg and
treatment of prurigo nodularis in adults. Dupilumab
is the first drug to be approved in the US for each
of these indications. It is also FDA-approved for
treatment of atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic
rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
Drugs for Psoriasis
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 17, 2019; (Issue 1574)
Mild to moderate psoriasis can be treated with topical
drugs or with phototherapy. Patients with moderate to
severe disease generally require systemic...
Mild to moderate psoriasis can be treated with topical
drugs or with phototherapy. Patients with moderate to
severe disease generally require systemic therapy.
Expanded Table: Some Drugs for Psoriasis (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 17, 2019; (Issue 1574)
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Drugs for Allergic Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 8, 2017; (Issue 1520)
Allergic rhinitis can be classified as seasonal,
perennial, or episodic. It is often associated with
allergic conjunctivitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma. H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral...
Allergic rhinitis can be classified as seasonal,
perennial, or episodic. It is often associated with
allergic conjunctivitis, rhinosinusitis, and asthma.
H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral second-generation H1-antihistamines are the preferred first-line treatment for relief of the itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea that characterize mild-to-moderate allergic rhinitis. They are less effective for nasal congestion.
H1-ANTIHISTAMINES — Oral – Oral second-generation H1-antihistamines are the preferred first-line treatment for relief of the itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea that characterize mild-to-moderate allergic rhinitis. They are less effective for nasal congestion.
Comparison Table: Some Topical Corticosteroids (online only)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 8, 2017; (Issue 1520)
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Clobetasol Propionate (Clobex) Spray for Psoriasis
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 27, 2006; (Issue 1231)
The FDA has approved a new spray formulation of the super-high-potency corticosteroid clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Clobex - Galderma) for treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Clobetasol...
The FDA has approved a new spray formulation of the super-high-potency corticosteroid clobetasol propionate 0.05% (Clobex - Galderma) for treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Clobetasol propionate is also available as a cream, ointment, gel, solution, foam, lotion and shampoo.
Drugs for Acne, Rosacea and Psoriasis
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2005; (Issue 35)
The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial: follicular hyperkeratinization, Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, sebum production, androgens and inflammation have all been implicated. P. acnes, a gram-positive...
The pathogenesis of acne is multifactorial: follicular hyperkeratinization, Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, sebum production, androgens and inflammation have all been implicated. P. acnes, a gram-positive microaerophilic bacterium, plays an important role in the development of acne lesions by secreting chemotactic factors that attract leukocytes to the follicle, causing inflammation.