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Week 2 Top 20
The Top 20 drugs of week 2
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Pharmacology
Graduate
09/07/2011

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Term
Abreva
Definition
10 % Docosanol Topical Cream
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Abreva Indications
Definition

Treats cold sores/fever blisters on face or lips. 

Shortens healing time and tingling, pain, burning and itching. 

Term
Abreva Directions
Definition

-Apply to affected area on face or lips at the first sign of cold sore/blister. 

-Rub in gently but completely. 

-Use 5 times a day until healed. 

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Anbesol Oral
Definition

-1% Allantoin, 20% Benzocaine, 3% Camphor, 64.9% White Petolatum

-Topical Ointment

Term
Anbesol Oral Indications
Definition

- Temporarily relieves pain associated with fever blisters and cold sores. 

-Relieves dryness and softens fever blisters and cold sores. 

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Anbesol Oral Directions
Definition
AAA no more than tid or qid. 
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Capastat Lozenge 
Definition
29 mg Phenol
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Cepastat Lozenge Indications
Definition
-Relieves minor sore throat pain, sore mouth, minor mouth irritation, pain associated with canker sores. 
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Cepastat Lozenge Directions
Definition
Take up to 2 lozenges every 2 hours as needed. 
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Debrox Ear Drops
Definition
0.065 mg in mL Carbamide Peroxide auricular (otic) liquid drops
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Debrox Ear Drops Indications
Definition
-Aid to soften, loosen and remove excessive earwax. 
Term
Debrox Ear Wax Directions
Definition

-Tilt head sideways, place 5-10 drops into ear. 

-Keep drops in ear for several minutes by keeping head tilted or placing cotton in ear. 

-Use bid up to 4 days. 

Term
Visine
Definition
0.2% Glycerin, 0.36% Hypromellose, 1% Polyethlyene Glycol Ophthalmic Liquid Solution
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Visine Indications
Definition
-Temporary relief of burning, irritation and discomfort due to dryness of the eye or exposure to wind or sun. 
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Visine Directions
Definition
-1 or 2 gtts in AE prn.
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Zaditor Eye Drops
Definition
0.025% Ketotifen Opthalmic Liquid Drops
Term
Zaditor Eye Drops Indication
Definition
-Temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed grass, animal hair and dander. 
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Zaditor Eye Drops Directions
Definition
-1 gtts AE bid (q8-12h)
Term
Neutrogena Acne Cream
Definition
3.7% Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Cream
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Neutrogena Acne Cream Indication
Definition
Treatment of acne
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Neutrogena Acne Cream Directions
Definition

-Wash skin with a gentle cleanser and pat dry.

-Apply cream directly on acne pimples. 

-Apply qd initially, then bid-tid. 

Term
Hydrocortisone Ointment
Definition
1% Hydrocortisone Topical Ointment
Term
Hydrocortisone Indication
Definition
-Relief of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteriod responsive dermatoses. 
Term
Hydrocortisone Directions
Definition
-Apply thin film to areas bid-qid depending on severity. 
Term
Mylol Mosquito Repellent Spray
Definition
11.0 g  Diethyltoluamide topical spray
Term

Mylol Mosquito Repellent Spray Indication

Definition
-Gives long last skin protection against mosquitoes, biting flies, chiggers, gnats and ticks. 
Term

Mylol Mosquito Repellent Spray Directions

Definition

 

- Face: Spray on to palm of hand and smooth over face and neck

-Body: Hold can about 15 cm away and spray directly onto skin; don’t spray onto fabrics, not necessary to wet skin excessively

 

Term
Lamisil 
Definition
1 % Terbinafine HCl topical cream
Term
Lamisil Indication
Definition

-Cures most athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm. 

-Relieves itching, burning, cracking and scaling. 

Term
Lamisil Directions
Definition

-B/w Toes: apply bid for 1 week

-Foot: Apply bid for 2 weeks

-jock/ringworm: Apply qd for 1 week

Term
Mederma
Definition
3% avobenzone, 10% octocrylene, 6% Oxybenzone Topical Cream
Term
Mederma Indication
Definition
Skin care for scars
Term
Mederma Directions
Definition

-For new scars - apply and rub into scar tid for 8 weeks. 

-For old scars- tid for 3-6 months 

-apply before sun exposure

Term
Neosporin 
Definition
400 units Bacitracin, 3.5 mg Neomycin, and 5,000 Polymyxin B Topical Ointment
Term
Neosporin Indication
Definition
First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Term
Neosporin Directions
Definition

-Clean affected area. 

-Apply a thin film of ointment on the area qd-tid. 

Term
Duofilm Wart Remover
Definition
17% Salicyclic Acid Topical Liquid
Term
DuoFilm Wart Remover Indication
Definition
Common or plantar wart removal 
Term
DuoFilm Wart Remover
Definition
-1-2 gtts to cover wart bid for up to 12 weeks. 
Term
Vusion
Definition
0.25% Miconazole Nitrate, 15% Zinc Oxide, 81.35% White Petrolatum Topical Ointment
Term
Vusion Indication
Definition
For treament of diaper rash
Term
Vusion Directions
Definition
-AAA at diaper change for 7 days. Do not rub into skin, may cause irritation
Term
Rogaine X-Strength Solution
Definition
2% or 5% w/v Minoxidil Topical Liquid/Foam
Term
Rogaine Indication
Definition
To regrow hair on top of the scalp
Term
Rogaine Directions
Definition
Apply 1 mL topically bid. Max: 2mL/day
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Dermabon Psoriasis and Dandruff Soap
Definition
2.13% Coal Tar Soap
Term
Dermabon Indication
Definition
Anti-psoriasis and anti-dandruff
Term
Dermabon Directions
Definition
AAA in place of regular soap
Term
Eucerin 
Definition
5% octinoxate, 4%octisalate, 1%titanium dioxide topical lotion
Term
Eucerin Indication
Definition
To moisturize and protect skin
Term
Eucerin Directions
Definition
Apply generously to hands and body daily. Re-apply as needed. 
Term
Primatene
Definition
0.22 mg Epinephrine oral inhalation
Term
Primatene Indication
Definition
For temporary relief of occassional symptoms of mild asthma: wheezing, tightness of chest, SOA
Term
Primatene Directions
Definition

-Start with 1 inhalation, wait 1 minute. If not relieved, use once more. 

-Do not use again for 3 hours. 

Term
Nix Shampoo
Definition
1% Permethrin Topical Shampoo
Term
Nix Shampoo Indication
Definition
Head Lice Treatment
Term
Nix Shampoo Directions
Definition

-After washing hair w/o conditioner and towel drying the hair ( so it's damp), leave Nix on hair for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Towel dry hair and comb. 

-If lice are seen 7 days or more after treatment, repeat. 

Term
Rid Lice Treatment Shampoo
Definition
0.18% Pyrethrins, 2.2% Piperonyl butoxide, 4.8% Petroleum distallate Topical Shampoo
Term
Rid Lice Treatment Shampoo Indication
Definition
For the treatment of head, body and pubic lice. 
Term

Rid Lice Treatment Shampoo Directions

Definition

Work shampoo with water into hair and scalp (or skin) until a lather forms, rinse thoroughly, comb out dead lice. 

Remember to wash hands after using. 

Repeat once every 7-10 days if lice are seen. 

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