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HTHS 2240 Pharmacology > Chapter 19 Drugs to Know > Flashcards

Chapter 19 Drugs to Know Flashcards

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hydrocortisone 1% (Cortaid)

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OTC topical corticosteroid to treat dermatitis (inflammation/itching)

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triamcinolone (Kenalog) cream

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prescription corticosteroid for the treatment of dermatitis (inflammation/itching)

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para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)

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sunscreen (absorb rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)

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prednisone

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prescription corticosteroid for the treatment of dertmatitis (inflammation/itching); the most common oral therapy

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micronized titanium dioxide

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sunblocks (reflect, block rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)

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zinc oxide paste

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sunblocks (reflect, block rays); treatment of dermatitis (sun burns)

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benzocaine (Solarcaine)

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the topical Local Anesthetic; soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis

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calamine lotion

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soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis

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aloe vera gel

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soothing, antiinflammatory agents for use after sunburn and other kinds of dermatitis

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gentamicin

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topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin

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bacitracin

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topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin

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mupirocin (Bactroban)

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topical single drug formulation for bacterial infection of the skin

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Neosporin

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(bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B) - triple antibiotic ointment - topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin

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Polysporin

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(Neosporin without neomycin) - double antibiotic ointment; topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin

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Cortisporin

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(neomycin, polymyxin B, & hydrocortisone in an OTC strength/potency) - topical comination product for the treatment of bacterial infection of the skin

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clotrimazole (Lotrimin)

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topical skin antifungal

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Lotrisone (betamethasone + clotrimazole)

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topical combination products for fungal infections of the skin

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acyclovir (Zovirax)

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topical anti-herpes drug for viral infections of the skin

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Valtrex (valacyclovir)

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topical anti-herpes drug for viral infections of the skin

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17% salicylic acid (Compound W)

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“burnt off” caustic agent; topical drugs for common warts

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dimethyl ether and propane

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“frozen off” (cryotherapy) - when released they turn into very very cold gases, can also be purchased OTC as “comound w”

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permethrin (Elimite)

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over the counter lotion and shampoo for pediculoides/anti-scabies

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benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)

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topical keratolytics for acne vulgaris; also has some antiseptic properties

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salicylic acid

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used in low concentrations for acne and in much higher concentrations to burn off warts; topical keratolytic for acne vulgaris

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Retin-A (tretinoin) cream

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stronger topical keratolytics are the vitamin A “retinoids” for acne vulgaris

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benzoyl peroxide (Benzac)

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topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris

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clindamycin (Cleocin T, for topical)

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topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris

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erythromycin (Eryderm)

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topical antiseptic/antibiotic for acne vulgaris

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oral antibiotics for acne vulgaris

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tetracycline (generic) & minocycline (Minocin)

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isotretinoin (Accutane)

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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

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metronidazole

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topically (MetroGel) or oral antibiotic for the treatment of acne rosacea

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salicylic acid - Compound W liquid

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topical OTC caustic agent for common wart removal

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liquid nitrogen - Compound W Freeze off

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topical OTC caustic agent for common wart removal

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minoxidil (Rogaine)

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vasodilator for hair loss

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finasteride (Propecia)

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5 alpha reductase inhibitor of DHT

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silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene cream)

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sulfa medicine used to prevent infections on top of burns and wounds

HTHS 2240 Pharmacology (6 decks)

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