1/2 - Creams, Ointments & Transdermal Products Theory Flashcards
Functions of the skin
DRY SKIN
Impedes Electrical Current
ELECTRICAL BARRIER
What type of steroid?
used for atopic dermatitis / severe dermatitis
xerotic/nummular eczema
lichen sclerosis
SCABIES
Moderate Steroids
5-4-3
Topical Antiseptic, Antibiotics, or Disinfectant?
Bacitracin + Polymyxin + NEOMYCIN
BPN
USA triple antibiotic =
NEOSPORIN
broad category
may be applied topically, but have
SYSTEMIC EFFECTS (enter skin)
usually through lymphatic transport when applied topically
Anti-BIOTICS
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Triamcinolone Acetonide
0.025%
0.1% - Cream/lotion vs OINTMENT
0.5%
“Ace-Bounce”
ALL Allergy group B -
6-5v4-3
6
5 v 4
3
Moisturizer for SENSITIVE skin
Moisturizers hold water in the outermost layer of skin
temporary barrior, usually contain combo of humectants + Emollients
SHOULD NOT CONTAIN
ACIDS / Fragrances + Dyes
SHOULD contain
Soothing agents = Aloe / Chamomile
Topical Antiseptic, Antibiotics, or Disinfectant?
Hydrogen Peroxide 3-6%
- DO NOT ADVICE*
- less preferable than GENTLE HAND WASHING*, can induce scarring / delay healing
Phenol & Related Phenolics
Thymol / tricolsan* - rmoved
many of these products had endocrine effects or allergenic
ANTISEPTICS
not generally adviced to use tho
salty ikky sweat, ikky=eccy
SALTY sweat glands
About 99% water, pH of 5
Concentrated in Palms & Soles
Functions as heat control for humans and MOST animals (not in hooved animals)
<1/10000 of total surface area
ECCRINE
Sweat Glands
Topical Antiseptic, Antibiotics, or Disinfectant?
Silver Sulfadiazine
sulfa drug to prevent infection in BURNS
Benzoyl Peroxide +/- Clinda or Erythromycin
treat ACNE, gram POSITIVE propionibacterium acne
TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS
REMOVE SKIN/HAIR
Thioglycolate breaksdown Di-sulfide bonds in keratin
Hair is weakened, making it easier to slough off
DEPILATORIES
THIOGLYCOLATE
1 of 3 active ingredients in SUNSCREENS
NEWER agens mainly in Europe / Australia / Japan
not in USA
Designed to improve UVA BLOCKING
longer wave length ~320-400nm
does not protect SUNBURN, but does prevent long term skin dmg –> photodermatitus / melanoma
UV-Absorbing
COLLOIDAL SOLIDS
Outer most layer of the skin
Stratum Corneum
Barrier layer, comprimised primarily of keratin protein
10um in thickness
MOSTLY DEAD TISSUE
What type of steroid?
Utilized for thin-skinned / sensitive areas
especially areas under occlusion
armpit / groin / buttock / breast folds
Weaker TOPICAL Steroids
7-6-5
Type of Semi-Solid - topical dosage form
Hydrocarbon-based, with dissolved or suspended drugs
addition of high melting waxes to liquid mineral oil or petrolatum
addition of polyetheline into mineral oil
OINTMENTS
Adv: excellent moisturizing materials, adhesive, hard to remove, good vehicles for dry skin
DisAdv: greasy, may stain, not good solvents -> lessen drug availability
Functions of the skin
4.2 - 5.6 pH
of acid mantle is low enough to be BACTERIOSTATIC
MICROBIAL BARRIER
Topical Antiseptic, Antibiotics, or Disinfectant?
Bacitracin + Polymyxin + GRAMICIDIN
BPG
Canadian TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC
- polysporin complete*
- has gramicidin instead of neomycin*
Topical Antiseptic, Antibiotics, or Disinfectant?
Sodium Chloride
HIGH concentrations >> 0.9% are damaging to living cells
Sodium + Calcium Hypochlorite
chlorine Bleach, useful as a DISINFECTANT, no longer used as a topical antiseptic
FIRST IS ANTISEPTIC
second was antiseptic, now just a disinfectant (non-living surfaces)
SEBUM / COMEDO
SOAP + WATER
removes sebum+acne ,
prevents formation of COMEDO
Comedo = black/whiteheads, pores that are blocked by sebum
Main Drugs that use TRANSFERMAL DELIVERY
for SYSTEMIC EFFECTS
Patches
NICOTINE / NITROGLYCERIN
Clonidine / ESTRADIOL
/ Scopalomine / FENTANYL
How are SEMISOLID dosage forms PREPARED?
-
FUSION METHOD -
- Heat to >70*C, emulsify @ HIGH temps
- Congeal upon cooling
- Creams = water phase is SLIGHTLY hotter than oil
- Heat to >70*C, emulsify @ HIGH temps
-
COLD INCORPORATION
- levigate drug INTO prepared ointment/cream base
- Importance of GEOMETRIC PROPORTIONS
- Neutrolization of carbopol genls
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Betamethasone DiPropionate
0.05% - diprosone vs Dermovate
C
only (di)PROPIONATE that HAS an allergy CLASS
3 / 1
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Fluocinonide 0.5%
Halcinonide 0.5%
Amcinonide 0.5%
Desoximetasone 0.25%
no allergy group
2 - B
ALL Class 2 are allergy group B
ALL 0.5%
except for the non-allerrgy group desoximetasone = 0.25%
Moisturizer for MATURE / OLD skin
Moisturizers hold water in the outermost layer of skin
temporary barrior, usually contain combo of humectants + Emollients
typically Water in Oil = W/o
with PETROLATUM BASE, just like VERY DRY SKIN
but also have ANTIOXIDANTS to combat
wrinkles / prevent flaking + scaling
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.01-0.2%
Triamcinolone Acetonide OINTMENT 0.1%
Fluradrenolide 0.05%
no allergy group
4 - B
4 is a MIX of B & D
Triamcinolone Cream/Lotion = 5, Triamcinolone OINTMENT = 4
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Clobetasol Propionate 0.05%
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
Halobetasol proprionate 0.05%
Diflorasone Diacetate 0.05%
1 - D
All 1’s are D’s, MOST POTENT
up to 600x stronger thatn group 7 (hydrocortisone)
except for the 2 withought allergy groups
DRUG used to stop hair loss and promote hair growth
side effect = initial hair loss
stimulates hair follicle activity, could lead to the shedding of OLD hairs. before NEW HAIR can grow
MINOXIDIL
rogaine
Main drugs that use TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY for
LOCAL EFFECTS
extending beyond the skin
Muscle/Joint Pain Relief:
Menthol / methyl salicylate
Camphor / capsaicin
Local analgesics
Topical Antiseptic, Antibiotics, or Disinfectant?
Mupirocin
RX ONLY
Topical ANTIBIOTIC
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05%
3 - C
Group 3 are allergy class B D or C
ADVANTAGES
of percutaneous drug delivery
AVOIDS 1st Pass Metabolism
Avoids stability/BV issues of oral drugs
Prolonged therapy + Reduces Dose
Controlled / Convenient -> Compliance
Nocturnal Treatment
Accomodates for drug w/ short half life
How do drugs move through the skin?
D-Ni-P
Passive-Non-Ionic Diffusion
Diffusion - follows a conc gradient from high-> low
Passive - not active, NO energy
Non-Ionic - ONLY uncharged molecules can cross membranes
Absorbs or reflects some of the sun’s
UV radiation on the skin, protects against sunburn
mainly against UV-B spectrum = effective spectrum
SUNSCREEN
aka sunblock / sun tan lotion / sunburn cream / block out
type of LOTION / SPRAY / GEL / other
What type of steroid?
Used on the face / eyelids / diaper area / perianal skin
interigo of groin / body folds
Weaker Steroids
7-6-5?
Steroid Class? / Allergy Group?
Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion/Cream 0.1%
Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.025%
Desonide OINTMENT 0.05%
Hydrocortisone Valerate 0.2%
Fluticasone propionate 0.05%
does not have an allergy class
5 - B + 1 D (Valerate)
All B except valerate (D)
mainly the same drugs, just greater strength vs class 6
Desonide OINTMENT = 6 ,desonide cream/lotion = 5
Triamcinolone Cream/Lotion = 5, Triamcinolone OINTMENT = 4