Chapter 19 Drugs to Know Flashcards
hydrocortisone 1% (Cortaid)
OTC topical corticosteroid to treat dermatitis (inflammation/itching)
triamcinolone (Kenalog) cream
prescription corticosteroid for the treatment of dermatitis (inflammation/itching)
para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
sunscreen (absorb rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)
prednisone
prescription corticosteroid for the treatment of dertmatitis (inflammation/itching); the most common oral therapy
micronized titanium dioxide
sunblocks (reflect, block rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)
zinc oxide paste
sunblocks (reflect, block rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)
benzocaine (Solarcaine)
the topical Local Anesthetic; soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis
calamine lotion
soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis
aloe vera gel
soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis
gentamicin
topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin
bacitracin
topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin
mupirocin (Bactroban)
topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin
Neosporin
(bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B) - triple antibiotic ointment - topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin
Polysporin
(Neosporin without neomycin) - double antibiotic ointment; topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin
Cortisporin
(neomycin, polymyxin B, & hydrocortisone in an OTC strength/potency) - topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin
clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
topical skin antifungal
Lotrisone (betamethasone + clotrimazole)
topical combination products for fungal infections of the skin
acyclovir (Zovirax)
topical anti-herpes drug for viral infections of the skin
Valtrex (valacyclovir)
topical anti-herpes drug for viral infections of the skin
17% salicylic acid (Compound W)
“burnt off” caustic agent; topical drugs for common warts
dimethyl ether and propane
“frozen off” (cryotherapy) - when released they turn into very very cold gases, can also be purchased OTC as “comound w”
permethrin (Elimite)
over the counter lotion and shampoo for pediculoides/anti-scabies
benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
topical keratolytics for acne vulgaris; also has some antiseptic properties
salicylic acid
used in low concentrations for acne and in much higher concentrations to burn off warts; topical keratolytic for acne vulgaris
Retin-A (tretinoin) cream
stronger topical keratolytics are the vitamin A “retinoids” for acne vulgaris
benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)
topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris
clindamycin (Cleocin T, for topical)
topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris
erythromycin (Eryderm)
topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris
oral antibiotics for acne vulgaris
tetracycline (generic) & minocycline (Minocin)
isotretinoin (Accutane)
oral keratolytic for acne vulgaris (a vitamin A “retinoid”) - for severe acne, to be used after topical keratolytics, and after topical and oral otics have been tried
metronidazole
topically (MetroGel) or oral antibiotic for the treatment of acne rosacea
salicylic acid - Compound W liquid
topical OTC caustic agent for common wart removal
liquid nitrogen - Compound W Freeze off
topical OTC caustic agent for common wart removal
minoxidil (Rogaine)
vasodilator for hair loss
finasteride (Propecia)
5 alpha reductase inhibitor of DHT
silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene cream)
sulfa medicine used to prevent infections on top of burns and wounds
