OTC drugs (Respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, integumentary system) Flashcards
Respiratory agents
for stuffy nose, cough, or sore throat due to cold, flu, and seasonal allergies
Antihistamines
help control allergy symptoms
Antitussives
calm unproductive coughs
Decongestants
relieve stuffy nose and chest congestion
Expectorants
help expel the must associated with chest congestion and/or stuffy nose to make breathing easier
Gastrointestinal agents
aid in conditions related to hampered gastrointestinal processes (ex. heartburn, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea)
Antacids
Reduce stomach acid
Antidiarrheals
help eliminate diarrhea
Antiemetics
used to subside or reduce nausea and vomiting
Antiflatulants
help eliminate the gas in the intestinal tract/stomach
Antihemorrhoidals
help reduce or eliminate hemorrhoids
laxatives
used to reduce or eliminate constipation
Integumentary System Agents
includes the skin, hair, fingernails, and toenails
Acne products
used for dermatological conditions
Alopecia products (Androgenetic alopecia - genetic and inherited, Areata alopecia - result of the body attacking itself resulting in hair loss)
help in reducing hair loss
Anti-infectives
help prevent infections from minor cuts and scrapes
corn, callus, and wart products
used to alleviate the conditions
Dandruff products
Anti-malassezia formulations - inhibit the growth of yeast cells
Selenium sulfide products - work like Anti-malassezia formulations but should be washed from the hair
Keratolytics - work as antifungal agents
Coal tar - usually comes in dandruff shampoos
Dermatitis products
used to treat dry skin
Head Lice products
used to kill the lice
Sunscreen and sunburn products
used to prevent skin cancer (Aloe vera gel to soothe sunburn)
