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Pharmacology
Chp 8-9 Antihistamines/Drugs that affect skin/mucous membranes
Question | Answer |
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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 |