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Drugs for Treatment of Psoriasis

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Psoriasis'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Psoriasis. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.
Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.
A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Psoriasis management.
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Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a recurrent and complex inflammatory skin disorder that can have tremendous physical and psychological impact on the sufferer

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Psoriasis

Acitretin



Acitretin is a retinoid related to vitamin A prescribed for adults with severe psoriasis which involves red, scaly or thickened skin with abnormal growth of skin cells.

Trade Names :
Aceret | Acitrin | Acetec | Acitrin (25 mg) | Aceret (25 mg) | Acetec (25 mg) | Acrotac (10 mg) | Acrotac (25 mg) | Zoratame (25 mg) | Aceret (10 mg)
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Alefacept



Alefacept is a genetically modified immunosuppressive drug prescribed for treating moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy.

Allantoin



Allantoin is used as a moisturizing agent to prevent or treat various skin disorders such as dry, itchy, scaly skin or the psoriasis symptoms and for specific skin irritations such as minor burns due to radiotherapy or a diaper rash.

Trade Names :
Masse Cream | Clenchin | Clinagel | Alphosyl | Contractubex | Acnethro (50 gm) | Acnethro | D Swet | Silrox | Anomex
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Anthralin



Anthralin is a topical antimitotic, prescribed for psoriasis.

Apremilast



Apremilast acts by inhibiting the enzyme named phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4).

Brodalumab



Brodalumab is a human monoclonal antibody prescribed to treat moderate-or -severe plaque psoriasis in patients who do not respond to other systemic treatments.

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Calcipotriene



Calcipotriene is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol or vitamin D, prescribed for plaque psoriasis.

Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate



Calcipotriene and Betamethasone Dipropionate contains synthetic vitamin D3 analogue and anti-inflammatory, antipruritic agents, prescribed for psoriasis.

Clobetasol Propinate



Clobetasol Propinate is a corticosteroid, prescribed for skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and lichen sclerosis.

Trade Names :
Betanate Q | Clobetamil -G | Clobate -G | Kloryl G | Cosvate G (15 gm) | Miconit C | Excel -M | Exel -M | Lobate -M | Tenovate M
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Cyclosporine



Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of organ rejection during transplantation.

Trade Names :
Arpimune Me | Imusporin (100 mg) | Graftin (100 mg) | Sandimmun Neoral (100 mg) | Imusporin | Graftin (25mg) | Sandimmun Neoral | Panimun Bioral( Sg) | Imusporin (50 mg) | Panimun Bioral (50 mg)
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Desonide



Desonide is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and contact dermatitis in both adults and children.

Trade Names :
Desowen | Desowen (Skin) (10gm) | Desowen (Skin) (30ml) | Desowen | Desowen | Dosetil | Dosetil
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Efalizumab



Efalizumab is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, prescribed for chronic, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Fluticasone



Fluticasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid, prescribed for preventing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Trade Names :
Ventiflo Easecaps (50 mcg) | Ventiflo | Ventiflo Ease Caps (100 mcg) | Ventiflo Ease Caps (250 mcg) | Flohale Rotacaps | Flutiflo | Flohale Rotacaps (100 mcg) | Flohale Repsule (0.5 mg) | Flohale Repsule (2 mg) | Luci
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Guselkumab



Guselkumab is prescribed along with either systemic treatment or phototherapy (UV light) to treat patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults who do not show improvement only with topical medicines.

Hydroxyurea



Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for sickle cell anemia, several types of cancer (such as melanoma, chronic myelogenous leukemia, squamous cell carcinomas), as an adjunct to antiretroviral therapy for AIDS.

Trade Names :
Oxyrea | Myelostat | Urdox | Cytodrox | Hondrea | Hydab | Hytas | Durea | Riborea | Gindrea
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Infliximab



Infliximab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for autoimmune disorders, joint pain, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis.

Trade Names :
Remicade
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Ixekizumab



Ixekizumab injection, an interleukin antagonist is indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis that have benefited from systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Methoxsalen



Methoxsalen is a photosensitizer, prescribed for vitiligo in combination with controlled doses of ultraviolet A (UVA) or sunlight.

Trade Names :
Maxlen | Meladerm | Meladerm Paint | Melanex | Melanocyl | Melanocyl (25 ml) | Melcyl | Mysalen | Sorvigo | Vitilen
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Mometasone



Mometasone is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for treatment of inflammatory skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), allergic rhinitis (such as hay fever), and asthma.

Trade Names :
MMF (5 gm) | Azokid | Steromom | Dermanex Cream | Cutizone Cream | Femcort | Momoz | Momecort | Cutimom | Carebet M
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Pramoxine and Hydrocortisone



Pramoxine and Hydrocortisone is an anesthetic and steroidal drug, which contains Pramoxine and hydrocortisone.

Psoralen (PUVA)



Psoralen (PUVA) is also called as PUVA, a natural product, prescribed for eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo and mycosis fungoides.

Resorcinol



Resorcinol is a dihydroxy benzene, prescribed for acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders.

Trade Names :
Resol | Solu Resorcinol (Skin) (100ml) | Tonsilina (Skin) (15ml) | Castellants (Mouth/Throat) (20ml)
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Risankizumab



Risankizumab is used for treating psoriasis especially in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients.

Secukinumab



Secukinumab is a recombinant human monoclonal antibody which is used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (a type of skin disease with red and scaly patches in parts of the body), and active ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.

Tazarotene



Tazarotene is a retinoid, prescribed for psoriasis and acne.

Trade Names :
LA Tez | Tazret | LA Tez (15 gm) | Tazret Gel | A -Ret TZ | Zorotene | LA-Tez | Tazret Forte Cream | Tazret Forte | LA-Tez
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Tildrakizumab-asmn



Tildrakizumab-asmn is an interleukin-23 antagonist which is prescribed for treating adults suffering from moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who may benefit with systemic therapy or phototherapy.

Triamcinolone Topical



Triamcinolone Topical is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammation caused by certain types of allergic reactions, eczema and psoriasis.

Ustekinumab



Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for psoriasis.

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