Consider Soolantra for Rosacea if Metronidazole Isn't Enough

March 2015

Soolantra (soo-LAN-trah, ivermectin 1% cream) will be a new topical option for rosacea.

It'll be an alternative to other topicals for inflammation, papules, and pustules...but not for flushing and dilated blood vessels.

Ivermectin has anti-inflammatory effects. It also kills skin mites that might contribute to rosacea's inflammation and bumps.

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Table of Contents

Vaccines Ask Parents to Sign a "Refusal to Vaccinate" Form
Insulin Consider Afrezza as an Alternative to Mealtime Insulin Injections
Kidney Stones Use Doxazosin for Kidney Stones if Tamsulosin Isn't Available
Women's Health Save Opioids for Severe Pain During Pregnancy
Respiratory & Allergy Tell Patients All OTC and Rx Nasal Steroids Work About the Same
Anticoagulants Avoid Savaysa for A Fib if CrCl is OVER 95 mL/min
Rosacea Consider Soolantra for Rosacea if Metronidazole Isn't Enough
Psoriasis Be Aware Otezla May Be Safer Than Methotrexate for Plaque Psoriasis
Eating Disorders Consider Vyvanse for Adults Who Binge Eat More Than 3 Days Per Week
Readmissions See Patients Within 7 to 14 Days of Discharge to Prevent Readmissions
Diabetes Use Metformin in STABLE Kidney Disease
New Drugs Save Ceftolozane/Tazobactam for Resistant E. coli or Pseudomonas
Infectious Diseases Consider Steroids for CAP Patients on the Floor