Ch 11 - Topical Antipruritics and Astringents

Question 1

What are the Topical Antipruritics?

Answer 1

Nonsteroidal Antipruritics

Topical Corticosterioids

Question 2

What are nonsteroidal Antipruritics?

Answer 2

• topical antipruritics provide only temporary relief of itching
• used in conjunction with systemic or topical corticosteroids or systemic antihistamines

Question 3

What are the clinical uses for nonsteroidal Antipruritics?

Answer 3

topical antipruritics are used to provide relief of itching discomfort

Question 4

Adverse side effects for nonsteroidal Antipruritics?

Answer 4

uncommon

Question 5

What are astringents?

Answer 5

• have very little penetration and act to precipitate proteins
• may be used alone or combined with other ingredients

Question 6

What are common astringents in vet. medicine?

Answer 6

Tannic acid, iodine, alcohol, phenol

Question 7

What are clinical uses for astringents?

Answer 7

• treatment of moist dermatitis in dogs and cats and weeping skin wounds in large animals
• used to toughen the footpads of dogs

Question 8

What are adverse side effects for astringents?

Answer 8

may cause irritation

Question 9

What are topical corticosteroids?

Answer 9

provide relief from itching, burning, and inflammation

Question 10

What are the clinical uses for topical corticosteroids?

Answer 10

used in the treatment of inflammation and pruritus associated with conditions such as moist dermatosis (hot spots) and allergic dermatitis

Question 11

Adverse side effects of topical corticosteroids?

Answer 11

uncommon