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Medications for Psoriasis

Other names: Erythrodermic Psoriasis; Guttate Psoriasis; Inverse Psoriasis; Palmo-plantar Psoriasis; Pustular Psoriasis

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    What is Psoriasis:  Psoriasis is a common skin inflammation (irritation and swelling) characterized by frequent episodes of redness; itching; and thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin.

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    Medications to treat Psoriasis

    The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

    Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
    clobetasol C N 50 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: clobetasol topical

    Brand names:  Clobex, Temovate, Olux, Dermovate, Clobevate, Clodan, Cormax, Cormax Scalp, Embeline, Embeline E, Olux-E, Olux / Olux-E Kit, Temovate E …

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Humira B N 83 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: adalimumab systemic

    Drug class: antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Stelara B N 93 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: ustekinumab systemic

    Drug class: interleukin inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    methotrexate X N X 67 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: methotrexate systemic

    Brand names:  Otrexup, Trexall, Rasuvo

    Drug class: antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Elocon C N 11 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: mometasone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    triamcinolone C N 7 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: triamcinolone topical

    Brand names:  Kenalog, Triderm, Aristocort A, Aristocort R, Cinolar, Pediaderm TA, Triacet, Trianex …

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Clobex C N 24 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: clobetasol topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Dovonex C N 14 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: calcipotriene topical

    Drug class: topical antipsoriatics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Tazorac X N 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: tazarotene topical

    Drug class: topical antipsoriatics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    fluocinonide C N 13 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: fluocinonide topical

    Brand names:  Fluocinonide-E, Vanos

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

     
    Soriatane X N X 8 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: acitretin systemic

    Drug class: antipsoriatics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Taclonex C N 35 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: betamethasone / calcipotriene topical

    Drug class: topical antipsoriatics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Temovate C N 2 reviews
    10

    Generic name: clobetasol topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    triamcinolone C N 4 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: triamcinolone systemic

    Brand names:  Kenalog-40, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Aristospan …

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    calcipotriene C N 18 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: calcipotriene topical

    Brand names:  Dovonex, Calcitrene, Sorilux

    Drug class: topical antipsoriatics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    desonide C N 4 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: desonide topical

    Brand names:  Desonate, DesOwen, LoKara, Tridesilon, Verdeso …

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Kenalog-40 C N 1 review
    9.0

    Generic name: triamcinolone systemic

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    mometasone C N 14 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: mometasone topical

    Brand name:  Elocon

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Neoral C N 1 review
    9.0

    Generic name: cyclosporine systemic

    Drug class: calcineurin inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    prednisone C N 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: prednisone systemic

    Drug class: glucocorticoids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    cyclosporine C N 3 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: cyclosporine systemic

    Brand names:  Neoral, Gengraf

    Drug class: calcineurin inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Kenalog C N 5 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: triamcinolone topical

    Drug class: topical steroids

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    acitretin X N X 17 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: acitretin systemic

    Brand name:  Soriatane

    Drug class: antipsoriatics

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Otrexup X N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: methotrexate systemic

    Drug class: antimetabolites, antirheumatics, antipsoriatics, other immunosuppressants

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Remicade B N 2 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: infliximab systemic

    Drug class: antirheumatics, TNF alfa inhibitors

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
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    Alternative treatments for Psoriasis

    The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Psoriasis. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Psoriasis.

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    Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
    Pregnancy
    A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
    B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
    C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
    N FDA has not classified the drug.
    Controlled Substances Act Schedule
    N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
    1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
    2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
    3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
    4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
    5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
    Alcohol
    X Interacts with Alcohol.

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