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Integumentary system

Emollient

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Description : are generally oily, treat dry skin by old age, psoriasis, excessive bathing.

Example: Desitin

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Integumentary system

Keratolytics

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Des: loosens body keratin skin, acne, warts, psoriasis, corns calluses, fungal infections

Ex:
Duofilm
keralyt
Compound W

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Integumentary system

Local anesthetic agents

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Inhibit nerve impulses, reduce pain, used topically, insect bites, burns, poison ivy

Solarcaine

Xylocaine

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Integumentary system

Anti histamine agents

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Prevent action of histamine, relives itching, in allergic responses and contact dermatitis

Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

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Integumentary system

Antipruritic agents

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Relieves itching

Topical: tripelennamine HCL
Oral: Benadryl (diphenhydramine HCL)
Hydroxyzine HCL

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Integumentary system

Anti biotic agents

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stop the growth of microorganisms (bacteria) prevent infection
Neosporin
Polysporin
Mycitracin

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Integumentary system

Anti fungal agents

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Combat specific viral diseases

Zovirax (acyclovir). For herpes simplex virus type 1 & 2, varicella zoster, Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus

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Integumentary system

Anti inflammatory agents

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Relieve swelling, tenderness, pain, redness, inflammation

Topically applied corticosteroids are used in treatment of dermatitis, psoriasis

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Integumentary system

Anti septic agents

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Inhibit the growth of pathogens , reduce infection, sepsis, putrefaction
Isopropyl alcohol,
Zephiran (benzalkonium chloride)

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Integumentary system

Other drugs

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Retin A (tretinoin) Treat acne vulgaris

Rogaine 120
Botox 120

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Skeletal system

Anti inflammatory agents

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Relieves pain, redness, swelling, inflammation

Steroidal (corticosteroids) / glucocorticoids
Serious long term use -side effects

Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate)
Prednisone

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Skeletal system

Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs

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Used in arthritis treatment and related disorders

Bayer aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Motrin IB (ibuprofen)
Feldene (piroxicam)
Ketoprofen
Naprosyn (naproxen)
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Skeletal system

Disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs DMARDs

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Recommended to limit irreversible joint damage

Ridaura (auranofin)
Antimalarial: Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate)
Chelating agent: Cuprimine (penicillamine)
Immunosuppressant: Trexall (methotrexate sodium)
Imuran (azathioprine)
Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)

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Skeletal system

COX-2 Inhibitors
Cyclooxyrgenase (COX). (Enzyme)

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COX is involved in cellular functions and in inflammatory response
COX 2 is found in joints and other areas that are inflamed that happens with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Inhibiting COX2 reduces the compound production associated with inflam. And pain

Celebrex (celecoxib)
Mobic (meloxicam)

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Skeletal system

Biologics

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Wide range of vaccines, blood and blood components, and drugs made from recombinant DNA technology

Humira (adalimumab)
Enbrel (entanercept)
Remicade (infliximab)
Orencia (abatacept)

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Skeletal system

Agents to treat gout

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Acute attacks of gout are treated with colchicine then drug therapy to control hyperuricemia

Zyloprim ( allopurinol)
probenecid

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Skeletal system

Anti resorptive agents

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Decrease the removal of calcium from bones

Fosamax (alendronate)
Actonel (risedronate)
Evista (raloxifene)
Boniva (ibandronate)
Reclast (zoledronate)
calcotonin
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Skeletal system

Estrogen hormone therapy EHT

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Prevents bone loss . Increase bone density

Premarin
Estrace 
Estratest (oral estrogen )
Estraderm 
Vivelle (patch)
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Skeletal system

Analgesics
Narcotic & Non- narcotic

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Agents that relieve pain

Narcotic: 
Demerol (meperidine HCL)
morphine sulfate
oxycontin (oxycodone HCL)
Hysingla (hydrocodone bitartrate)
Non- narcotic 
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
aspirin
Advil, Motrin, Nuprin (ibuprofen)
Naprosyn (naproxen)
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Muscular system

Skeletal muscle relaxants

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Treat painful muscle spasms
Strains sprains musculoskeletal trauma or disease
Oral or injection

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Muscular system

Anti inflammatory agents

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Same as skeletal one copy

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Digestive

Antacids

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Systemic

Nonsystemic

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Digestive

Antacid mixtures

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Neutralizing an acid.

Any agent that reduces or neutralizes acidity, as of the gastric juice or any other secretion (for example, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide).

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Digestive

Histamine H2-receptor antagonists

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Digestive | Mucosal protective medication
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Digestive | Gastric acid pump inhibitors (proton pump inhibitors)PPI’s
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Digestive | Other ulcer medications
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Digestive | Agents used for inflammatory bowel disease
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Digestive | Laxatives
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Digestive | Laxatives
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Digestive | Antispasmodics
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Digestive | Anti diarrheal agents
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Digestive | Bile acid sequestrates
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Digestive | anti Emetics
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Digestive | Emetics
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Digestive | Opioid
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Cardiovascular | Digitalis drugs
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Cardiovascular | Anti arrhythmic agents
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Cardiovascular | Vasopressors
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Cardiovascular | Vasodilators
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Cardiovascular | Anti hypertensive agents
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Cardiovascular | Anti lipidemic agents
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Cardiovascular | Anti platelet drugs
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Cardiovascular | Anticoagulants
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Cardiovascular | Thrombocytopenia
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Blood and lymphatic system
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Respiratory system
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Cardiovascular | B-receptor (beta blockers)
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Cardiovascular | Calcium channel blockers
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Cardiovascular | Diuretics
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Cardiovascular | Cardiac glucosides
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Cardiovascular | Nitrate
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Cardiovascular | Anitanginal
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Cardiovascular | Blood pressure / anti hypertensive drugs:
``` ACE inhibitors angiotensin receptor blockers A blockers Calcium channel blockers Thiazide diuretics Loop diuretics Aldosterone inhibitors ```
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Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor angiotensin receptor blockers
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Cardiovascular | Beta blockers
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Cardiovascular | A blockers
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Cardiovascular | Calcium channel blockers
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Cardiovascular | Thiazide diuretics
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Cardiovascular | Loop diuretics
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Cardiovascular | Aldosterone inhibitors
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Cardiovascular | Coagulation:
``` Anticoagulants Heparin Antiplatelet drugs Fibrinolytics Anti hemophiliac factors Haemostatic drugs ```
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Cardiovascular | Anticoagulants
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Cardiovascular | Heparin
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Cardiovascular | Antiplatelet drugs
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Cardiovascular | Fibrinolytics
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Cardiovascular | Antihemophiliac factors
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Cardiovascular | Haemostatic drugs
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Blood and lymphatic system | Anticoagulatants
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Blood and lymphatic system | Haemostatic agent
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Blood and lymphatic system | Anti anemic agent (iron)
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``` Blood and lymphatic system Epoetin alfa(EPO, Procrit) ```
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Blood and lymphatic system | Other agents
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Respiratory | Antihistamines
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Respiratory | Decongestants
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Respiratory Antitussives: Non- narcotic agents Narcotic agents
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Respiratory | Expectorants
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Respiratory | Mucolytics
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Respiratory | Bronchodialators
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Respiratory | Inhalational glucocorticoids
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Respiratory | Antituberculosis agents
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Urinary | Diuretics
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Urinary | Thiazide
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Urinary | Loop
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Urinary | Potassium sparing
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Urinary | Osmotic
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Urinary | Carbonic anudarse inhibitor
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Urinary | Urinary tract antibacterials
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Urinary | Urinary tract antiseptics
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Endocrine | Thyroid hormone
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Endocrine | Anti thyroid hormone
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Endocrine | Insulin preparations for injection
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Nervous Analgesics: Narcotic Non-narcotic
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Nervous | Analgesics -antipyretic
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Nervous Sedatives and hypnotics Barbiturates Non-barbiturates
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Nervous | Anti Parkinsonism drugs
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Nervous | Anticonvulsants
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Nervous | Cholinesterase inhibitors
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Nervous | Anesthetics
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Nervous | Local
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Nervous | General
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Ear | Analgesics
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Ear | Antipyretic
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``` Ear Antibiotics: Penicillin Cephalosporins, Tetracycline Erythromycin ```
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Ear | Drugs used to treat vertigo
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Ear | Ear wax
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``` Eye Drugs to treat Glaucoma: Prostaglandins analogs Adrenergic drugs Alpha antagonist Beta blockers ```
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Female reproductive Female hormones: Estrogens
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Female reproductive Female hormone Progestogens/ progestin
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Female reproductive Contraceptives Combined oral contraceptives COC
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Female reproductive Contraceptives Mini pill
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Female reproductive Contraceptives Birth control patch
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Female reproductive Contraceptives Injectable
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Female reproductive Contraceptives Intrauterine device IUD
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Male reproductive | Testosterone male hormone
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male reproductive | Patient teaching
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male reproductive | Therapeutic use
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male reproductive | Patient teaching
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male reproductive | Special considerations
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male reproductive | Drugs used to treat benign prostatic cancer
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male reproductive | Hyperplasia BPH
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