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Wound Care
A wound occurs when the integrity of tissue is compromised. Several effects may result with the occurrence of a wound: immediate loss of all or part of organ functioning, sympathetic stress response, hemorrhage and blood clotting, bacterial contamination, and death of cells.
Wound Care compounding can involve the combination of multiple medications applied topically in various forms, such as gels, sprays and powders. Compound Care Pharmacy prepares compounded medications with 2 goals in mind:
- Prevent wound complications
- Promote wound healing
| To achieve these goals, our pharmacy has the ability to prepare topically applied medications with ingredients that have been shown to – |
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Stimulate new tissue growth |
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Reduce pain and inflammation |
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Discourage bacterial overgrowth |
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Increase blood flow |
| Common agents used in compounded wound care formulas include: |
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Aloe Vera |
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Phenytoin
Sucralfate |
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Pentoxifylline |
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Estrogen |
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Glycery/Trinitrate |
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Honey |
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Tea Tree Oil |
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Antibiotics |
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Benzoyl Peroxide |
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Calcium Channel Blockers |
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Hyaluronic Acid |
| Compounded medications are commonly prescribed for: |
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Burns |
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Skin Ulcers |
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Diabetic Foot and Leg Ulcers |
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Anal Fissures |
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Malignant Cutaneous Wounds |
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Hypertrophic Scars |
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