ceutics drug knowledge list

clotrimazole

- antifungal

topical: athletes foot, ringworm, vaginal yeast infection

oral: oral thrush (cancer pts)

timolol

beta blocker

1. ophthalmic drops (local)= for ocular hypertension and glaucoma

2. oral/systemic= for hypertension

capsaicin

- pain relief, nasal congestion

1. topical (local): cream/gel/patch on painful area

2. nasal spray for congestion

tretinoin

retinoic acid (vit A derivative)

1. topical (local): acne, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation

2. oral/systemic: chemotherapy for leukemia

- avoid during pregnancy and use sunscreen

nitroglycerin

systemic vasodilator (oral/IV): heart failure, angina, hypertension

rectal ointment (Rectiv): anal fissures

gentamicin

aminoglycoside antibiotic

1. ophthalmic bacterial infections: ointment and drops

2. topical skin infection (ex: impetigo)

3. systemic/IV: serious infections-> peritonitis, sepsis, meningitis, pneumonia

polymyxin B

antibiotic= LPS of gram neg

1. topial: cream/ointment/ drops: skin, eye, ear infections

2. systemic: IV

miconazole

- antifungal

1. topical: cream, lotion, spray; skin or vaginal

= athletes foot, ringworm, yeast infection, jock itch

2. oral: tablet or gel

= oral thrush

tolnaftate

- antifungal (for athletes foot, ring worm, jock itch)

1. topical only (local)= feet, groin, legs

spray, cream, powder

fluorouracil

- antimetabolite; interferes w DNA synthesis in rapidly dividing cells

1. systemic: cancer treatment

2. topical cream: actinic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, etc

progesterone

estrogen hormone-> menopause, periods, infertility, endometriosis

- oral, IM, vaginal gel, vaginal insert

metronidazole

Antibacterial/Antiprotozoal

1. oral (systemic)= tablet/susp for bacterial infections

2. topical= vaginal infections, STIs, rosacea

Chloramphenicol

antibiotic; blocks protein synthesis

1. oral (systemic): tablets, suspensions;

typhoid fever, meningitis, pneumonia

2. topical= eye drops or eye ointment-

bacterial conjunctivitis

*not really used on skin bc of systemic absorption risk

dexamethasone

corticosteroid_> anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive

1. oral/IV (systemic): rheumatoid arthritis, allergic rxns, inflammation

2. topical (local): creams/ointments

-localized inflammation (eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis)

3. eye drops: ocular inflammation

pramoxine HCl

topical anesthetic-> for itching and pain (numbs area)

ex: insect bites, poison ivy, burn, rash, hemorrhoids

1. topical: cream, ointment, lotion

clobetasol propionate

corticosteroid-> skin inflammation

ex: psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis

1. topical: cream, ointment, gel, lotion

- hands, feet, scalp

*not for systemic absorption

clindamycin

antibiotic

ex: acne, pneumonia, other infections

1. oral (systemic): tabs and caps, IV, IM for bacterial infections

2. topical: creams, gels, lotions (acne, rosacea)

- vaginal suppository/cream: bacterial infection

benzoyl peroxide

- antibacterial action, exfoliant, anti-inflammatory

1. topical (local): creams, gels, lotion

- face, back, chest

= for acne: reduces bacteria and clears clogged pores

zinc oxide

protective, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties

- diaper rash, sunscreen, chafing, wound healing (cell growth), acne products

1. topical: cream, lotion, ointment, powders

lidocaine

local anesthetic (numbs tissue)

1. topical: creams, ointments, gels, patches

- for localized pain

2. oral: throat spray/ lozenges

- to numb throat

3. injection= surgery, dental work, epidural