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Antifungal/anti-infective
Treats fungal infections and kills microbes that cause skin infections (ringworm, athletes foot)
Ex: Desenex, Mycostatin and Nystatin
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3 actions of anti-inflammatory drugs
- 1. antipruritic (relieve itching)- Benadryl
- 2. Anti-inflammatory- Kenalog
- 3. Vasoconstrictive (reduces swelling)
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Keratolytics
Soften and destroy outer layer of skin
used for eczema, psoriasis, acne, warts, dandruff etc.
Ex: Cuticura, Clearasil, Selsun Blue, Tegrin, Retin A
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Anti-infectives
used for infections of skin and burns
- Ex: antibiotics- Neosporin, Polysporin, Valisone
- burns- Silvadene, Sulfamylon, Silver Nitrate, Betadine
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Topical anesthetics
Used on skin or mucous membranes to decrease the pain by inhibiting nerve impulses from the sensory nerves.
- Ex: Benzocaine
- S/E: sensitization
N/I: rubbing into skin increases effect, local effect redness
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Astringent
Covers, cool dries, soothes, inflammed skin
Ex: Burrows or Domboro solution 1 part to 1 part water, tepid
N/I: pat dry, use 3-4 times daily, sterile technique for open wounds
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Antiseptic
Destroys germ on the skin
Ex: Betadine
N/I: watch for allergies to Iodine, if there is an allergy use Benadryl
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Emollients
Softens, soothe, skin
Ex: lotions
N/I: rubbing increases absorption
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Anti-parasite
kills bugs such as lice or mites (scabies)
Ex: Kwell
N/I: keep away from eyes, cancer can result with overuse
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Mydriatic
dialates pupil
Ex: Atropine
S/E: irritation, photophobia
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Miotics
Treats acute and chronic glaucoma
Ex: Pilocarpine, Carbachol, Acetylcholine
S/E: blurred vision, eye pain, myopia
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Diuretic
Used to decrease intraocular pressure by supressing production of aqueous humor
Ex: Diamox, Mannitol, Timoptic
N/I: all use for glaucoma, I&O's needed
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Antibiotics
Kills bacteria; comes in drops or oitments
Ex: Erythromycin
S/E: itching, swelling, redness
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Anti-emetic
- Decrease in vertigo for Meniere's Disease
- helps with balance
Ex: Antivert
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Softening agents
Ear drops to soften ear wax
Ex: Cerumenex
N/I: irrigate ear after
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