med term drug highlights

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substances that are generally oily in nature used for dry skin caused by aging excessive bathing and psoriasis
ex: desitin

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agents taht cause or promote loosening of horney (keratin ) layers of the skin used for acne warts psoriasis corns calluses and fungal infections
ex: duofilm, compound w

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agents that inhibit the conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves and therevy reduce pain and discomfort may be used topically tod reduce discomfort associated with insect bites burns and poison ivy
Ex: solarcaine & Xylocaine

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agents that acts to prevent the action of histamin
EX: diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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agents that prevent or relieve itching
EX: Topical-PBZ(triplelennamine HCl); Oral-Benadryl and Atarax(hydroxyzine HCl)

agents that destroy or stop the growth of microorganisms.
EX: Neosporin, Polysporin, and Mycitracin

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agents that destroy or inhibit the growth of fungi and yeast.
EX: Equante antifungal cream(clotrimazole) and Lamisil(terbinafine)

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agents that combat specific viral diseases. EX: Zovirax(herpes)

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agents used to relieve the swelling tenderness redness
ex: sterapred (prednisone)

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agents taht prevent or inhibit the growht of pathogens
ex: isopropyl alcohol zephrian