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OTC Drugs Flashcards

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Docosanol:
brand name?
drug class?
use(s)?
when to use?
directions for use?
Does it prevent transmission?
side effects? how to manage?
A 
Abreva
topical antiviral
cold sores (herpes)
at first signs of cold sore
5x/day q3-4h
no
redness or swelling may occur. if worsen tell Dr.
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Salicylic acid:
drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?
side effects? how to manage?
A

Keratolytic (salicylate)
acne
exfoliates skin
peeling, burning, dry, reddened skin may occur. If these SEs persist stop use

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Sulfur:
drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?
side effects? how to manage?
A

Keratolytic
scaly dermatoses (dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis), acne, and rosacea
antibacterial and promotes shedding of skin
none

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Benzoyl peroxide:
drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?
side effects? how to manage?
special counseling point
A

Antibacterial/keratolytic/comedolytic
acne
reduces bacteria and causes skin to dry and peel
peeling, itching, irritation, and reddened skin may occur at start of treatment. tell dr. if SEs get worse
may bleach hair or clothes

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Adapalene:
brand name?
drug class?
use(s)?
side effects? how to manage?
A

Differin
Topical retinoid
acne
A brief sensation of warmth or stinging may occur right after applying the medication. Skin redness, dryness, itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication. These effects usually decrease with continued use. If any of these effects lasts or gets worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

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General counseling tips for acne medication:

A
  • may cause skin to have increased sensitivity to light. Use sunscreen if needed.
  • apply small amounts to a few spots at first to make sure you’re not allergic
  • wash hands before and after use
  • do not apply to damaged skin
  • avoid contact with eyes and lips
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Benzocaine, Lidocaine, Dibucaine, Dyclonine, Pramoxine, Benzyl alcohol, Menthol, Camphor, Diphenhydramine
Drug class?
directions for use?
duration of effect?

A

Topical Anesthetics
apply small amount to AA 3-4x/day
15-45 mins

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Benzalkonium:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Antiseptic
minor wound
reduces risk of infection

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Benzethonium:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Antiseptic
minor wound
reduces risk of infection

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Chlorhexidene:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Antiseptic
minor wound
reduces risk of infection

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Hydrogen peroxide:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?
reasons not to use on wounds?
A

Antiseptic
minor wound
reduces risk of infection
can harm healthy cells and delay wound healing

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Isopropyl alcohol:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?
reasons not to use on wounds?
A

Antiseptic
minor wound
reduces risk of infection
can harm healthy cells and delay wound healing

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Povidone/iodine:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?
Side effect?
A

Antiseptic
minor wound
reduces risk of infection
stains the skin, may cause irritation

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Petrolatum:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

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Lanolin:
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

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Cocoa butter
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

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Allantoin
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

18
Q

Zinc oxide
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

19
Q

Cetyl alcohol
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

20
Q

Dimethicone
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Protectant/emollient
minor wounds
moisturize and protect skin

21
Q

Neomycin
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Topical antibiotic

skin infection

22
Q

Glycerin
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Humectant

retains moisture in skin products

23
Q

Propylene glycol
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Humectant

retains moisture in skin products

24
Q

Urea
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Humectant

retains moisture in skin products

25
Q

Polymixin B
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Topical antibiotic

skin infection

26
Q

Bacitracin
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Topical antibiotic

skin infection

27
Q

Hydrocortisone
Drug class?
use(s)?
what does it do?

A

Corticosteroid
relieves symptoms from insect bites, poison oak/ivy, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, and itching
reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur

28
Q

Aluminum acetate
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Astringent

clean skin and tighten pores, treats irritation from poison ivy/oak/sumac and insect bites

29
Q

Witch hazel
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Astringent

clean skin and tighten pores, relieves itching, pain and swelling

30
Q

Calamine
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Astringent

clean skin and tighten pores, relieves itching

31
Q

Zinc (oxide or sulfate)
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Astringent

clean skin and tighten pores, prevents sunburn

32
Q

Coal tar
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Cytostatic agent

treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis

33
Q

Ammonium lactate
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Hydroxyl acids

dry skin, acne

34
Q

Lactic acid
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Hydroxyl acids

dry skin, acne

35
Q

Glycolic acid
Drug class?
use(s)?

A

Hydroxyl acids

dry skin, acne

36
Q

Undecylenic acid
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

athlete’s foot

37
Q

Tolnaftate
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

athlete’s foot

38
Q

Clotrimazole
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

athlete’s foot

39
Q

Miconazole
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

vaginal yeast infection

40
Q

Tioconazole
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

vaginal yeast infection

41
Q

Terbinafine
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

athlete’s foot

42
Q

Butenafine
Drug class?
use?

A

Antifungal agents

athlete’s foot

Pharm Practice III (13 decks)

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