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Tera's Pharm
LP5 medications
Classification | Generic | Brand | Action |
---|---|---|---|
Prostaglandin Analogs | latanoprost | Xalatan | anti-glaucoma |
Alpha-Agonists | brimonidine | Alphagan-P | anti-glaucoma |
Beta-Adrenergic Blockers | timolol | Timoptic | anti-glaucoma |
Miotics | pilocarpine HCL | Isopto Carpine | anti-glaucoma, causes the pupils to contract |
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors | acetazolamide | (Diamox)a | anti-glaucoma |
Immunologic agent | cyclosporine | Restasis | Increases tear production |
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) | ketorolac | Acular | anti-infammatory |
corticosteroids | dexamethasone | Maxidex | for acute stages of eye injury-anti-inflammatory |
corticosteroids | prednisolone | Omnipred, Pred Forte | for acute stages of eye injury-anti-inflammatory |
acne med | tretinoin | Retin-A | treats acne |
acne med, keratolytics | salicylic acid | Clearasil, Neutrogena, Fostex, Compound W | treats acne, dandruff, psoriasis, warts, corns, calluses |
acne med | benzoyl peroxide | Panoxyl | treats acne |
antiseptics | chlorhexidine | Hibiclens | inhibit growth of bacteria |
antiseptics | prodidone-iodine | Betadine | inhibit growth of bacteria |
antibacterials | mupirocin | Bactroban | anti-bacterial, impetigo |
antivirals | acyclovir | Zovirax | kills viruses-herpes |
antifungals | terbinafine | Lamisil | nail fungus |
antifungals | nystatin | (Mycostatin) | thrush |
antifungals | miconazole | Monistat, Lotrimin AF | vaginitis |
antifungals | ketoconazole | Nizoral | dandruff |
antifungals | clotrimazole | Lotrimin | athletes foot, jock itch, ring worm |
topical corticosteroids | hydrocortisone | Westcort, Cortaid | allergic reactions, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis |
topical corticosteroids | dexamethasone | Decadon | allergic reactions, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis |
antipruritics | diphenhydramine | Benadryl | relieve rashes associated with allergic reactions |
antipruritics | benzocaine | Orajel | relieve itching, pain and irritation |
emollients and protectants | zinc oxide | Balmex | soothe, seal out wetness |
enzyme preparations | collagenase | Santyl | chemical debridement of necrotic tissue |
scabicides and pediculicides | permethrin | Acticin, Elimite | rids scabes and lice |
scabicides and pediculicides | ivermectin | Sklice | rids scabes and lice |
acne med | clindamycin | Cleocin | acne med |
Mydriatics | atropine | Isopto Atropine | dilate the pupil |
vitamins fat soluble | retinol, beta carotene | Vitamin A | healthy skin, development of bones and teeth, vision in dim light |
vitamins | ascorbic acid | Vitamin C | wound healing, aids in calcium absorption, prevention of colds, bone teeth and sm blood vessel health |
vitamins fat soluble | cholecalciferol | Vitamin D | important for proper use of calcium and phosphorus |
vitamins fat soluble-not stored | phytonadione | Vitamin K | essential in the formation of prothrombin in liver, necessary for normal blood clotting |
vitamins | folic acid, B9 | Folacin | important in synthesis of RBCs, prevention of neural tube defects in fetus |
vitamins | nicotinic acid, B3 | Niacin | important for cellular respiration, glycolysis, and lipid synthesis |
vitamins fat soluble | tocopherol | Vitamin E | promotes normal reproduction and formation of muscles and RBCs, also decreases platelet clumping |
mineral | iodine | I | regulates metabolism, growth, reproduction, nerve and muscle, skin and hair growth |
mineral | iron | Fe | hemoglobin formation |
Vitamin Bs | thiamine | Vitamin B1 | normal function of nervous and cardio systems |
Vitamin Bs | riboflavin | Vitamin B2 | aids in energy, metabolism of glucose, fats and amino acids |
Vitamin Bs | pyridoxine | Vitamin B6 | synthesis of amino acids, antibody production, maintenance of blood glucose level |
Vitamin Bs | cyanocobalamin | Vitamin B12 | synthesis of RBCs, maintenance of nervous systems |
Vitamin Bs | nicotinic acid, Niacin | Vitamin B3 | Lipid metabolism, nerve functioning |
Vitamin Bs | folic acid, Folacin | Vitamin B9 | synthesis of RBCs, DNA, needed for normal growth and repoduction |
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) | diclofenac | Voltaren | anti-inflammatory |
Mydriatics | phenylephrine | Mydfrin | dilate the pupil |