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Objective 7 Pharmagents Flashcards

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What do Analgesics do?

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Pain relief, reduce fever, relieve symptoms of inflammation.

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Examples of Non-narcotic Analgesics are?

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Asprin, aceaminophen and ibuprofin

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Examples of narcotic analgesics are?

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Morphine, codine, methadone

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Examples of Combo Analgesics are?

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oxycodone, vicodine

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Ocular side effects are:

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pupil constriction, decreased vision, dryness, or allergic reaction of the lids or conjunctivia.

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What are Oral Antibiotics?

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They inhibit the growth of bacteria

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What are some examples of oral antibiotics?

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Trobramycin, Erythromycin, penicillin, tetracyclines and sulphomamides.

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What are some ocular side effects of antibiotics?

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Tetraclycins may cause color vision defects, diplopia, papilledema (swelling of the optic nerve and transient myopia)
Other side effects: could cause keratitis, delayed wound healing , decreases vision, dermatitis, loss of lashes, photosensitivity and discoloration of contact lens

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What are Anti-infectives (Anti-virals)?

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They are used to treat viral infections. Specific antivirals are used for specific viruses to inhibit their development.

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Examples of Anti-infectives

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Zoviraz, Valtrex

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What are some ocular side effects of anti-virals?

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Zovirax “visual abnormalities”
Valtrex Yellowing of the sclera
Other side effects may include allergic reactions and edema affecting the lid and conjunctivia.

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What are Anti-fungals?

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Used to treat infection caused by organic materials such as a tree branch

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Examples of anti-fungals are:

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Natamycin, Fluconazole, Amphotericin B.

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What are the ocular side effects of Anti-fungals?

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No adverse ocular side effects

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What do Antihistamines do?

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Relieve symptoms by blocking histamines

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What are ocular side effects of anithistamines?

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constriction of pupils, decreased vision, pupil dilation, decreased lacrimation resulting in Keratitis sicca, photosensitivity and reduced blink rate.

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What do Gastrointestinal drugs do?

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they affect the digestive system, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small and large intestines and anus. Usuall used to relieve symptoms rather than cure the disease.

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Name 3 Gastrointestinal drugs:

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Antacids, antidiarrheal, antinauseants, antiulcer, antispasmatic, cathartic (laxative)

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Ocular side effects of Gastrointestinal drugs?

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Decreased vision, photophobia, conjuctivitis, mydriasis, blepharitis, corneal deposits, edema and reduced lacrimation.

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