Drug treatment

For infected wounds:

Wounds

A wound is a break in the structure of an organ or tissue caused by an external agent. Bruises, grazes, tears, cuts, punctures, and burns are all examples of wounds.

The management of wound depends on the type of wound (dry, exuding, necrotic) and the stage of healing process (cleansing, granulation, vascularisation, epithelialisation).

Drug Treatment

Disinfectants and Cleansing Agents:

Chlorhexidine + Cetrimide solution

OR

Hydrogen peroxide 6% - for disinfection, cleansing and deodorizing wounds and ulcers

C/I: large and deep wounds

OR

Iodine Solutions (Iodine solution 2%)

OR

Povidone iodine solution 4%, 7.5%, 10% - for minor cuts, wounds and infections of the skin. Apply twice a day.

S/E: hypersensitivity reactions (rare); may interfere with thyroid function tests.

C/I: thyroid disorder, patients on lithium

Note:

Concurrent use of a systemic anti-infective agent may be required for a deeper skin infection

For infected wounds use appropriate topical anti-infective agent