chapter 53 Flashcards
ointments
occusive, greasy, good for dry lesions. EX vasoline, zinc oxide
gel/jelly
clear, water soluable, easy to remove, good lubercant EX> ky jelly, surgitibe
oil
occusive, liquid emollient properties. EX bath oils lubriderm
cream
white semi solid, not greasy, good for moist areas EX> hydrocortison cream
aerosol spray
line, liquid or powder film, large areas good for tender skin EX solar cane, desenex
paste
more powder than ointment good protective properties. EX zinc oxide paste
aerosol foam
large area drug delivery right into the body cavity EX protofoam
tape
most occulsive constitant delivery EX cordran tape (meds right on the tape)
lotion
water, alcohol or solvent suspension emulsion or solution EX callamin lotion, lubriderm, quel
powder
slight luberication, promotes drying EX nyastin powder desenex powder
Accutane/ Isotretinoin
antiacne agent
Erythromycin/ akne-mycin
Acne Vulgaris
Mupirocin/ bactroban
Impetigo infection strep/staph
ciclopirox/loprox
cream for fungal ( atheletes foot
nystatin/mycostatin
mycotic infections (trush
hydrocortisone/bactine
treatment for allergies/ skin problems
calcipotriene/dovonex
psoriasis
collagenase/santyl
debriding chronic ulcers or burns
enzyme combination/ Accuzyme granulderm panafil
debriding of necrotic tissue
salicylic acid/ duofilm wart remover
remove of excessive keratin in skin disorders warts corns
benzocaine/lanacane
topical anestesia in local skin disorders
