Names and pronunciation
(e-rith-roe-mye′sin) Akne-mycin, Ery-sol
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Drug reference
(e-rith-roe-mye′sin) Akne-mycin, Ery-sol
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Func. class.: Topical antiinfective, anti-acne
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Chem. class.: Macrolide
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ACTION: Antibacterial activity results from inhibition of protein synthesis; bacteriostatic
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USES: Treatment of acne vulgaris
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity, children
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SIDE EFFECTS INTEG: Burning, rash, pruritus, peeling, irritation
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Acne vulgaris • Adult/adolescent: TOPICAL Apply to affected areas bid, AM, PM
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Available forms: Topical gel, ointment, pledget, solution 2%
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Administer: Topical route • For external use only; do not use skin products near the eyes, nose, or mouth • Wash hands prior to and after use. Wash affected area and gently pat dry before using • Gel/ointment/pledget/solution: Apply to the cleansed affected area. Massage gently into affected areas • Each pledget should be used once and discarded
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Assess: • Allergic reaction: assess for hypersen- sitivity; may need to discontinue product • Infection: assess for number of lesions, severity in acne
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Evaluate: • Decreased lesions in acne
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CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Patient and caregiver information: Topical route: • That product is for external use only; do not use skin products near the eyes, nose, or mouth • To wash hands prior to and after use; wash affected area and gently pat dry before using • Gel/pledget/solution/ointment/lotion: • To apply to the cleansed affected area; to massage gently into affected areas • That each pledget should be used once and discarded
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• Adult/adolescent: TOPICAL Apply to affected areas bid, AM, PM
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