PMOC 2 OXIDIZING AGENTS Flashcards
Stable complex of urea and hydrogen peroxide
Carbamide Peroxide Topical Solution
Tx of oral ulcerations, dental care
Carbamide Peroxide Topical Solution
White granular powder and pure powder form – explosive formulared with 30% water – safer handling
5% and 10% – keratolytic, keratogenic, acne tx induces proliferation of epithelial cells, leading to
sloughing and repair
Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide
Oldest germicide still in use today
Elemental Iodine
2% Iodine in 50% alcohol with NaI
Iodine Tincture
5% Iodine in water with KI
Strong Iodine Solution
2% Iodine in water with NaI
Iodine Solution
Charge-transfer complex of iodine with nonionic surfactant PVP, Water soluble, releases iodine very slowly, Nontoxic, nonvolatile, nonstaining, non-irritating, 10% bioavailable iodine, Presurgical disinfectant, tx local bacterial and
fungal infections
Povidone – Iodine
Active germicidal species – chlorination of amide nitrogen atoms and oxidation of sulfhydryl groups in proteins
Hypochlorous Acid
White, crystalline, photosensitive, faint chlorine odor Sodium salt – drinking water disinfectant
Halazone
Bright, yellow crystalline solid, faint chlorine odor diluted sol’n – wound disinfectant
Chloroazodin