PIMECROLIMUS (pimecrolimus) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PIMECROLIMUS

What is the Trade Name for PIMECROLIMUS?

pimecrolimus

What are the Indications for PIMECROLIMUS?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pimecrolimus cream, 1% is indicated as second-line therapy for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adults and children 2 years of age and older, who have failed to respond adequately to other topical prescription treatments, or when those treatments are not advisable. Pimecrolimus c ream, 1% is not indicated for use in children less than 2 years of age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Pimecrolimus cream, 1% is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated as s e c o n d -l i n e th e r a p y for the short-term and non-continuous chronic treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in non-immunocompromised adults and children 2 years of age and older, who have failed to respond adequately to other topical prescription treatments, or when those treatments are not advisable. ( 1 )

 

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