Drugs for Skin, Muscle and Bone Flashcards
Integumentary Drugs
-skin(protects body and acts as a barrier from the elements or the world), hair, nails, glands, and nerves
Tropical Corticosteroids
anti-inflammatory drugs applied to the surface of the skin to relieve 3 common symptoms of skin disorders
Antipuretics
prevent or relieve itching
Antiseptics
topically applied agents that destroy bacteria to prevent infections in cuts, scratches and surgical incisions
Keratolytics
destroy and soften the outer layer of the skin so that it can be shed
- salicylic acid-removing works and corns
- others promote shedding of scales and crusts in eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis
Antiparasitics
the name suggests, kill insects parasites that infect the skin
1. mebendazole, albendazole or ivermectin (pinworms)
Protectives and AStringents
used to cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin
1. astringents shrink blood vessels locally
Tropical Anesthetics
prescribed for pain on skin surfaces or mucous membrane caused by wounds, hemorrhoids or sunburns
1. relieve pain and itching by numbing nerves
Protectives and Astringents
used to cover, cool, dry, or soothe inflamed skin
1. astringents shrink blood vessels locally
Tropical Anesthetics
prescribed for pain on skin surfaces or mucous membranes caused by wounds, hemorrhoids or sunburns
1. relieve pain and itching by numbing nerves
Eyedrops
treat infection, redness, dryness, irritation and glaucoma
Eyewashes
used to flush and bathe the eye, usually to remove foreign particles or chemical irritants
External Analgesics
topically applied agents w/ analgesic, anesthetic, anti-itching and counterirritants effects
Straphlyoccus
most bacterial infections occur as localized skin infections
Fungal Infections
often last longer (athlete’s foot and vaginal)
