PSC 4215 - Exam 1 - Drug knowledge list

Use, Target, Application

Clotrimazole

Use	Target	Application
Treats fungal infections (athlete’s foot, ringworm, candidiasis)	Fungi (Candida, Tinea species)	Topical cream/lotion applied to affected area

Timolol

Treats glaucoma, hemangiomas, or high blood pressure

Beta receptors in the eye/skin

Eye drops or topical gel

Capsaicin

Treats nerve pain, arthritis, muscle pain

Pain receptors (TRPV1)

Topical cream/patch

Tretinoin

Treats acne, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation

Skin cells (keratinocytes)

Topical cream/gel

Nitroglycerin

Treats angina, anal fissures

Blood vessels (vasodilation)

Topical ointment/patch or sublingual tablet

Gentamicin

Treats skin infections, burns, wounds

Bacteria (Gram-negative)

Topical ointment/cream

Polymyxin B

Used in combination with other antibiotics for bacterial infections

Bacteria (Gram-negative)

Topical ointment/cream

Miconazole

Treats skin and vaginal fungal infections

Fungi (Candida, Tinea)

Topical cream/powder or vaginal suppository

Tolnaftate

Treats athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm

Fungi (Tinea species)

Topical cream/spray/powder applied to skin

fluorouracil

Treats actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma

Cancerous and precancerous skin cells

Topical cream

progesterone

Hormone therapy for skin-related conditions or menopause support

Progesterone receptors

Oral, IM, Topical cream/gel or vaginal insert

Metronidazole

Treats bacterial infections (rosacea, bacterial vaginosis)

Bacteria (anaerobes, protozoa)

Topical gel/cream, applied to affected area

Chloramphenicol

Broad-spectrum antibiotic for eye/skin infections

Bacteria (Gram-positive & negative)

Topical ointment/eye drops

Dexamethasone

Reduces inflammation and allergic skin conditions

Immune system/inflammation

Topical ointment/cream or oral/injectable

Pramoxine HCl

Numbs pain, itching from skin irritation

Nerve endings (local anesthetic)

Topical cream/lotion/spray

Clobetasol propionate

Treats psoriasis, eczema, and severe skin conditions

Immune response (reducing inflammation)

Topical cream/ointment

Clindamycin

Used in acne treatment and bacterial skin infections

Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)

Topical gel/foam/lotion

Benzoyl peroxide

Treats acne by killing bacteria and unclogging pores

Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)

Topical cream/gel/wash

Zinc oxide

Skin protection (diaper rash, sunburns)

Skin barrier

Topical cream/ointment

Lidocaine

Numbs pain, used for minor procedures, itching, burns

Sodium channels in nerves

Topical gel/cream/patch or injectable