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Pimecrolimus Cream and Skin malignancies

Result of checking the interaction of drug Pimecrolimus Cream and disease Skin malignancies for safety when used together.

Check result:

Pimecrolimus Cream <> Skin malignancies

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of calcineurin inhibitors such as pimecrolimus and tacrolimus topical should be avoided on malignant or premalignant skin conditions. Some of these conditions might present as dermatitis. Calcineurin inhibitors should also be avoided in any skin conditions where there is the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication as when there is a skin barrier defect.

Pimecrolimus Cream

Generic Name: pimecrolimus topical

Brand Name: Elidel

Synonyms: Pimecrolimus topical, Pimecrolimus

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