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TOPICAL DRUGS SKIN (Permethrin (anti-parasitic agent) (Nursing…
TOPICAL DRUGS SKIN
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Zinc cream
Nursing considerations
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storage conditions
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
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MECHANISM OF ACTION
Mineral that act as a cofactor for enzymea that are important for protein and caborhydrate metabolism, zinc oxide acts as a mild astrigent and skin protectant. zinc sulfate hepls mantain normal growth and tissue repair as well as skin hydration
CALCIPOTRIENE
Mechanism of action
Synthetic vitamin D3 analogue that regulates skin cell production and development , prevent abnormal growth and production of psoriasis
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Hypercallcemia or vitamin D toxicity, use on face. Aslo contraindicated to patients with acute psoriatic eruptions
Side effects
Burning, Skin irritation, Itching
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ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
ECONAZOLE
Mechanism of action
Imidazole derivative that changes permeability of the fungal cell wall. inhibit fungal biosnythesis of triglycerides, phospholipids, fungistatic
Indications
Tinea, Athlete's foot,, pityriasids versicolor
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Nursing considerations
Side effects
Burning, Itching, Erythema
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Miconazole
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Mechanism of action
Imidazole derivative that inhibits synthesis of ergosterol (vital component of fungal cell formation) damaging cell membrane, fungi static and may be fungicidal
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