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Pharmacology 1st sem
(Bactroban) mupirocin ANTIBACTERIAL | • Used topically for Staphylococcus and Streptococcus impetigo • Topically and Intranasally for MRSA of the nares • Adverse reactions limited to local burning, itching, minor pain • Applied topically TID, and intranasally BID DOC TO TX OF IMPETIGO | |
(Silvadene) silver sulfadiazine ANTIBACTERIAL | DOC • Used to prevent or treat infection at the site of second- and third-degree burns • Always remember with compromised skin from burns, increased systemic absorption of a drug can occur. Drugs must not be to potent (thin layers). | |
Benzoyl Peroxide Antiacne | • Causes death of the anaerobic P. acnes bacteria by slowly releasing oxygen (anaerobic needs environment poor in oxygen) • This causes antibacterial, antiseptic, drying, and keratolytic actions (softens and loosens outer layer of skin) • May caus | |
(Amnesteem) isotretinoin | ||
(Retin-A) tretinoin | ||
(Zovirax) acyclovir | ||
(Efudex) fluorouracil | ||
(Dakin’s Bleach Solution) sodium hypochlorite | ||
(Santyl) collagenase | ||
Amphotericin B | ||
Nystatin | ||
(Diflucan) fluconazole | ||
(Rogaine) minoxidil | ||
Oral Aloe | ||
(Cancidas) caspofungin | ||
"zole” | Antifungal | |
“mycin” | Antibiotic | |
“clovir” | Antiviral | |
“caine” | Anesthetic | |
(Silvadene) silver sulfadiazine NSG interventions | Only way to apply to ensure that they reach burn site is topically. • Adverse effects: pain, burning, and itching • Do not use in patients who are allergic to sulfa drugs • Thin even layers on clean debrided skin 2-3 times daily, use sterile glove |