Masoprocol

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Masoprocol

	Actions
	Indications
	Contraindications
	Route/Dosage
	Interactions
	Lab Test Interferences
	Adverse Reactions
	Precautions
Patient Care Considerations
	Administration/Storage
	Assessment/Interventions
	Patient/Family Education

(mass-OH-prah-KOLE)

Actinex

Cream

10%

Class: Topical

Antiproliferative

Actions Thought to have antiproliferative activity against keratinocytes.

Indications Topical treatment of actinic (solar) keratoses.

Contraindications Standard considerations.

Route/Dosage ADULTS: Topical Massage evenly into area containing actinic keratoses each morning and evening for 28 days.

Interactions None well documented.

Lab Test Interferences None well documented.

Adverse Reactions

DERMATOLOGIC: Erythema; flaking; itching; dryness; edema; burning; soreness; bleeding; crusting; oozing; rash; skin irritation; stinging; tightness; tingling. EENT: Eye irritation.

Precautions

Pregnancy: Category B. Lactation: Undetermined. Children: Safety and efficacy not established. Application: Occlusive dressings should not be used with this product. External use: This product is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Sulfite sensitivity: Use caution in sulfite-sensitive individuals; preparation contains bisulfites.

PATIENT CARE CONSIDERATIONS

Administration/Storage

Before application, wash, rinse, and dry affected area.
Apply each morning and evening for 28 days. Gently and evenly massage into affected area.
Wash hands immediately after application.
Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes. If contact occurs, promptly flush eye or mucous membranes with water.
Do not cover with occlusive dressing.
Store at room temperature.

Assessment/Interventions

Obtain patient history, including drug history and any known allergies.
Assess number and severity of lesions before beginning therapy and throughout use of medication.
Assess area after administration for local reactions such as redness, flaking, itching, dryness, swelling, continued burning, oozing, blistering or bleeding.
If adverse reactions occur, notify health care provider immediately.

Patient/Family Education

Explain proper method of administration. Tell patient that temporary stinging or burning sensation is common but should disappear quickly.
Warn patient that medication may stain clothing or other fabrics.
Advise patient not to use makeup or other skin products without consulting health care provider.
Caution patient to avoid excessive exposure to sun.
Instruct patient to avoid taking any other medications unless prescribed by health care provider.