Topical drugs used in the treatment of Skin Disorders Flashcards
Inhibits sodium ion influx through nerve cell membrane channels in parasites resulting in delayed repolarization and thus paralysis and death of the pest
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Scabicide
What class is used in
(a) Treatment of head lice
(b) Treatment of scabies
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Scabicide
Example of what class?
Permethrin: Elimite or Nix
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Scabicide
You will discontinue use of scabicide if ____
hypersensitivity occurs
Theses are examples of what?
(a) Antibiotic:
1) Bacitracin
2) Mupirocin: Bactroban
(b) Antifungal:
1) Clotrimazole 1%: Lotrimin
2) Ketoconazole 2%: Nizoral, Extina
3) Miconazole 2%: Monistat, Desenex
(c) Antivirals
1) Acyclovir: Zovirax
2) Penciclovir: Denavi
Topical Anti infective
Examples of what class?
(a) Chlorhexidine gluconate - Hibiclens, Betasept
(b) Povidone-iodine – Betadine
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Antiseptics and Germicides
Antiseptics and Germicides
______has anti-infective actions against many bacteria, fungi, viruses, yeasts and
protozoa.
Iodine
Povidoneiodine is often preferred over iodine solution or tincture because it is __________
less irritating to the skin
______________affects a wide range of microorganisms,
including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)
What class?
(a) Exert localized anti-inflammatory activity. When applied to inflamed skin, they reduce itching, redness, and swelling.
(b) Vary in potency, depending on the concentration of drug, the vehicle in which the drug is suspended, and the area to which the drug is applied.
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Topical Corticosteroids
Use of what class?
Skin disorders such as psoriasis, dermatitis, rashes, eczema, insect bite reactions, first and second-degree burns, including sunburns.
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Topical Corticosteroids
Can you use topical steroids as monotherapy for bacterial skin infections
No
Do not use high potency topical steroids on the ____, ______, or _____.
face, groin, or axilla.
Ophthalmic use of topical steroids are _____
not safe.
Examples of what class?
(a) Hydrocortisone 1% cream and ointment
(b) Triamcinolone 0.1% cream
1. Topical Anti-Infective
2. Scabicide
3. Topical Corticosteroids
4. Keratolytic
Topical Corticosteroids
What class?
A drug that removes excess growth of the epidermis in disorders such as warts.
Additionally calluses, corns, and seborrheic keratosis.
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Keratolytic
Can you use Karatolytics on
(a) Use on moles, birthmarks or warts with hair growing from them.
(b) Use on genital or facial warts.
(c) Mucous membranes
(d) Infected skin
No
Examples of what class?
(a) Podofilox 0.5% topical solution and gel: Condylox
(b) Salicylic acid gel 17%: Compound-W
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Scabicide
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Keratolytic
What class?
Temporarily inhibit the conduction of impulses of the sensory nerve fibers.
- Topical Anti-Infective
- Local anesthetics
- Topical Corticosteroids
- Keratolytic
Local anesthetics
What is used to relieve itching and pain from skin conditions such as minor burns, fungus infections, insect bites, rashes, sunburns, plant poisoning.
Local Anesthetics
You should use local anesthetics cautiously in patients taking what class of medication?
class 1 anti-arrhythmic drugs
