PSC 4215 - Exam 1 - Drug knowledge list

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Clotrimazole

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Target

Application

Treats fungal infections (athlete’s foot, ringworm, candidiasis)

Fungi (Candida, Tinea species)

Topical cream/lotion applied to affected area

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p style="text-align: center"><span>Use</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p style="text-align: center"><span>Target</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p style="text-align: center"><span>Application</span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats fungal infections (athlete’s foot, ringworm, candidiasis)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Fungi (Candida, Tinea species)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/lotion applied to affected area</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Timolol

Treats glaucoma, hemangiomas, or high blood pressure

Beta receptors in the eye/skin

Eye drops or topical gel

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats glaucoma, hemangiomas, or high blood pressure</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Beta receptors in the eye/skin</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Eye drops or topical gel</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Capsaicin

Treats nerve pain, arthritis, muscle pain

Pain receptors (TRPV1)

Topical cream/patch

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats nerve pain, arthritis, muscle pain</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Pain receptors (TRPV1)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/patch</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Tretinoin

Treats acne, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation

Skin cells (keratinocytes)

Topical cream/gel

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats acne, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Skin cells (keratinocytes)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/gel</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Nitroglycerin

Treats angina, anal fissures

Blood vessels (vasodilation)

Topical ointment/patch or sublingual tablet

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats angina, anal fissures</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Blood vessels (vasodilation)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical ointment/patch or sublingual tablet</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Gentamicin

Treats skin infections, burns, wounds

Bacteria (Gram-negative)

Topical ointment/cream

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats skin infections, burns, wounds</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Bacteria (Gram-negative)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical ointment/cream</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Polymyxin B

Used in combination with other antibiotics for bacterial infections

Bacteria (Gram-negative)

Topical ointment/cream

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Used in combination with other antibiotics for bacterial infections</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Bacteria (Gram-negative)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical ointment/cream</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Miconazole

Treats skin and vaginal fungal infections

Fungi (Candida, Tinea)

Topical cream/powder or vaginal suppository

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats skin and vaginal fungal infections</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Fungi (Candida, Tinea)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/powder or vaginal suppository</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Tolnaftate

Treats athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm

Fungi (Tinea species)

Topical cream/spray/powder applied to skin

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Fungi (Tinea species)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/spray/powder applied to skin</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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fluorouracil

Treats actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma

Cancerous and precancerous skin cells

Topical cream

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats actinic keratosis, superficial basal cell carcinoma</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Cancerous and precancerous skin cells</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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progesterone

Hormone therapy for skin-related conditions or menopause support

Progesterone receptors

Oral, IM, Topical cream/gel or vaginal insert

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Hormone therapy for skin-related conditions or menopause support</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Progesterone receptors</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Oral, IM, Topical cream/gel or vaginal insert</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Metronidazole

Treats bacterial infections (rosacea, bacterial vaginosis)

Bacteria (anaerobes, protozoa)

Topical gel/cream, applied to affected area

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats bacterial infections (rosacea, bacterial vaginosis)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Bacteria (anaerobes, protozoa)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical gel/cream, applied to affected area</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Chloramphenicol

Broad-spectrum antibiotic for eye/skin infections

Bacteria (Gram-positive & negative)

Topical ointment/eye drops

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Broad-spectrum antibiotic for eye/skin infections</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Bacteria (Gram-positive &amp; negative)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical ointment/eye drops</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Dexamethasone

Reduces inflammation and allergic skin conditions

Immune system/inflammation

Topical ointment/cream or oral/injectable

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Reduces inflammation and allergic skin conditions</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Immune system/inflammation</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical ointment/cream or oral/injectable</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Pramoxine HCl

Numbs pain, itching from skin irritation

Nerve endings (local anesthetic)

Topical cream/lotion/spray

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Numbs pain, itching from skin irritation</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Nerve endings (local anesthetic)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/lotion/spray</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Clobetasol propionate

Treats psoriasis, eczema, and severe skin conditions

Immune response (reducing inflammation)

Topical cream/ointment

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats psoriasis, eczema, and severe skin conditions</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Immune response (reducing inflammation)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/ointment</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Clindamycin

Used in acne treatment and bacterial skin infections

Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)

Topical gel/foam/lotion

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Used in acne treatment and bacterial skin infections</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical gel/foam/lotion</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Benzoyl peroxide

Treats acne by killing bacteria and unclogging pores

Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)

Topical cream/gel/wash

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Treats acne by killing bacteria and unclogging pores</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/gel/wash</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Zinc oxide

Skin protection (diaper rash, sunburns)

Skin barrier

Topical cream/ointment

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Skin protection (diaper rash, sunburns)</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Skin barrier</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical cream/ointment</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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Lidocaine

Numbs pain, used for minor procedures, itching, burns

Sodium channels in nerves

Topical gel/cream/patch or injectable

<table style="min-width: 75px"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"><col style="min-width: 25px"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Numbs pain, used for minor procedures, itching, burns</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Sodium channels in nerves</span></p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style="vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"><p><span>Topical gel/cream/patch or injectable</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>
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