Frostbite is an injury that occurs when the skin or underlying tissues freeze due to exposure to extreme cold. Its symptoms can include pain, numbness, swelling, blisters and skin discoloration.
Treatments for frostbite include medication, surgery, wound care, and/or amputation.
Note: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.
Frostbite drugs are grouped into the following classes based on how they work:
Prostacyclines are used to treat pulmonary hypertension. They work by widening blood vessels in the lung to lower blood pressure.
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