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bacitracin
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Topical Anti-infective (OTC); pregnency class C; interferes with bacterial protein synthesis
Theraputic Outcome: resolution of infection Adverse Outcome: redness, rash, scaling, urticaria Nursing Consideration: assess for allergic reaction (burning, stinging, swelling, vulvitis); assess for ototoxicity Teaching: apply with gloves, do not use in eyes |
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Silver Sulfadiazine
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Topical Anti-infective (Rx); pregnency class C; interferes with bacterial protein synthesis Theraputic Outcome: resolution of infection
Adverse Outcome: redness, rash, scaling, urticaria Nursing Consideration: assess for allergic reaction (burning, stinging, swelling, vulvitis); assess for ototoxicity Teaching: apply with gloves, do not use in eyes |
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Clotrimazole
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Vaginal Antifungal
Interferes with fungal DNA replication Theraputic Outcome: fungacide against susceptible organisms Uses: yeast infections Adverse Effects: vulvovaginal burning, itching, pelvic cramping Not for use by pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children <2 |
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Lindane
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Scabicide; Pregnancy Class C; OTC
stimulates nervous system of arthropods, resulting in seizures and death of organism Uses: scabies, lice, nits Available as lotion and shampoo Adverse Effects: tremors, seizures, ventricular fibrillation, nausea, vomiting, kidney damage (chronic inhalation) Blackbox warning: premature neonate, inflammation of skin, abrasions or breaks in skin Education: wash all clothing & bedding, itching may occur for 4-6 weeks, do not apply to face |
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Pimecrolimus
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Topical Rx; Pregnancy class C;
Theraputic outcome: decreased redness, swelling & pain Adverse reaction: burning Teaching: do not let med come in contact with eyes; discontinue use when condition improves |
