Module 5/pharmacology And Disease/section 2/pharmacology/dermatolotgic Drugs

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Fostex

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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris

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Denorex

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coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis

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methotrexate

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(Rheumatrex) systemic drugs used to treat Psoriasis.
*methotrexate is a well-known chemotherapy drug that inhibits DNA. This drug slows down the reproduction of rapidly dividing cells such as cancer cells.

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betamethasone

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(Valisone) topical corticosteroids used to relieve contact dermatitis

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triamcinolone

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(Aristocort, Kenalog) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis

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ketoconazole

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(Nizoral) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections

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amphotericin B

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(Fungizone) oral prescriptive antifungal drugs used to treal fungus infections

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Clearasil

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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat ance vulgaris

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clindamycin

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(Cleocin T) topical antibiotics for acne

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Steroid

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is a general term encompassing a number of hormones produced by the body.

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dexamethasone

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(Decadron) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis

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bacitracin

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topical antibiotics
*is only used topically because it can produce toxic effects when given systemically.

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Desenex

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(miconazole) (OTC) antifungal drugs used to treat fungal infections

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nystatin

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(Mycostatin) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungus infections

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fluconazole

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(Diflucan) oral prescriptive antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.
**is also a topical antiyeast drug

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Herpes simples virus type I

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involves the mouth "cold sores"

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____, _____,______, and _____ are used topically to cleanse away oils and dead skin, to close pores, and to inhibit the growth of skin bacteria.

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Creams
lotions
liquids
gels

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benzoyl peroxide

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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris

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tetracycline

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(Topicycline) topical antibiotics for acne

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Tegrin

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coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis

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Corticosteroids

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are produced by the adrenal gland

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hydrocortisone

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topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis

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What antibiotic was developed from a strain of bacteria found growing in a culture of wound drainage from a patient named "Margaret Tracey"

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bacitracin
*the name bacitracin is a combination of the bacteria and the patient's name. Bacillus subtilis and Tracy.

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ciclopirox

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(Loprox) prescription antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.

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griseofulvin

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oral prescriptive antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections

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____ _____ is the form of acne common to adolescent.

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Acne vulgaris

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Stri-Dex

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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris

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tretinoin

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(Retin-A) vitamin A-type drugs for acne.

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Neutrogena T-Gel

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coal tar derivatives drug used to treat Psoriasis

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topical corticosteroids

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are indicated to relieve contact dermatitis, poison ivy, insect bites, psoriasis, seborrhea, and eczema.

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methylprednisolone

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(Medrol) topical corticosteroid used to relieve contact dermatitis

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Fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, nail fungus, can be effectively treated with ___ ___ drugs.

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topical antifungal drugs

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Herpes simples virus type II

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involves the genital area , a sexually transmitted disease or STD.

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valacyclovir

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drug used to treat viral infections of the skin (Herpes I or II)

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_____ are not used in the treatment of acne because of the high oil content and tendency to clog the pores.

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Ointments

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Oxy-5

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(OTC) over-the-counter topical drug used to treat acne vulgaris

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erythromycin

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topical antibiotics for acne

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acyclovir

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(Zovirax) most commonly prescribed drug used to treat viral infections of the skin (herpes I or II)
**also used topically, orally or transdermally to treat Herpes Zoster (shingles)

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Herpes Zoster

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virus infection that inflects severe pain (shingles)

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capsaicin

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(Zostrix) drug used for herpes zoster virus infection (shingles)

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antihistamines

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used to treat itching; antihistamines inhibit inflammation, redness, and itching caused by an allergic reaction.

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Benadryl

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antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation,redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction

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doxepin

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antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation,redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction

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Caladryl

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antihistamine drug used to inhibit inflammation, redness and itching caused by an allergic reaction.

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Desitin

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OTC dermatologic ointment used for diaper rash

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calamine

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OTC dermatologic lotion used for the treatment of poison ivy, insect bites and sunburn

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Betadine

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a brown antibiotic solution used as a hand scrub prior to surgical procedures

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Hibiclens, Hibistat

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antibacterial scrub and skin cleanser

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pHisoHex

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antibacterial skin scrub

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silver sufadiazine

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(Silvadene) an antibiotic used specifically for skin burns.

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Burow's solution

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(Domeboro) dermatologic drug applied as a wet dressing to relieve superficial inflammation.

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minoxidil

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(Rogaine) used to treat male and female pattern baldness.
*was the first medicine scientifically shown to stimulate hair growth and was originally used for high blood pressure.