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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 |