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Pharmacology
Chp 8-9 Antihistamines/Drugs that affect skin/mucous membranes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a chemical released from body tissues in response to an allergic reaction | histamine |
| a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction | anaphylaxis |
| adverse drug reactions | drug allergies |
| fatty or oily substances applied to soothe the skin or mucous membranes | emollients |
| protective agents employed primarily to alleviate irritation | demulcents |
| substances that cause a loss of sensation | anesthetics |
| chlorpheniramine maleate | Chlor-Trimeton or Teldrin |
| cyproheptadine hydrochloride | Periactin |
| dimenhydrinate | Dramamine |
| diphenhydramine hydrochloride | Benadryl |
| meclizine hydrochloride | antivert |
| promethazine hydrochloride | Phenergan |
| what herb is commonly used for burns | aloe |
| what is Zyrtec used for | seasonal allergies |
| fexofenadine hydrochloride | Allegra |
| loratadine | claritin |
| azelastine hydrochloride | Astelin |
| clemastine fumarate | Tavist |
| procaine | Novocain |
| ketoconazole | Nizoral |
| what is Tinactin used for | ringworm & athlete's foot |
| zinc undecyclenate ointment | Desenex |
| clotrimazole | Lotrimin |
| econazole nitrate | Spectazole |
| nystatin vaginal tablets | Mycostatin |
| miconazole nitrate vaginal cream | Monistat |
| terconazole | Terazol |
| mupirocin calcium | Bactroban |
| silver sulfadiazine | Silvadene Cream |
| tretinoin | Retin-A |
| isotretinoin | Accutane |
| erythromycin topical gel | Emgel |
| clindamycin phosphate | Cleocin-T |
| what is Differin used to treat | acne |