Ophthalmic (Eye) Preparations

Question 1

Beta-Blockers common special considerations *

Answer 1

May cause decreases in BP/HR; Use with caution in patients with COPD and heart failure

Question 2

Lumigan

Answer 2

Generic Name: Bimatoprost
Class: Prostaglandin Analog
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: *
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 3

Xalatan

Answer 3

Generic Name: Latanoprost
Class: Prostaglandin Analog
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: *
Dosage Forms: Opthalmic

Question 4

Travatan Z

Answer 4

Generic Name: Travoprost
Class: Prostaglandin Analogs
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: *
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 5

Betoptic S

Answer 5

Generic Name: Betaxolol
Class: Beta-Blocker
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: *
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 6

Betagan

Answer 6

Generic Name: Levobunolol
Class: Beta-Blocker
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: *; Avoid in patients with sulfite allergy
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 7

Betimol

Answer 7

Generic Name: Timolol
Class: Beta-Blocker
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: *
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 8

Azopt

Answer 8

Generic Name: Brinzolamide
Class: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: May cause bitter taste; Avoid in patients with sulfonamide (sulfa) allergy
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 9

Trusopt

Answer 9

Generic Name: Dorsolamide
Class: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: May cause bitter taste; Avoid in patients with a sulfa allergy
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 10

Alphagan P (for glaucoma); Lumify (for red eyes)

Answer 10

Generic Name: Brimonidine
Class: Alpha-2 Agonist
Indications: Glaucoma; Red eyes
Special Considerations: May cause bitter taste
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 11

Isopto Carpine (for glaucoma); Vuity (for farsightedness)

Answer 11

Generic Name: Pilocarpine
Class: Cholindergics
Indications: Glaucoma; Farsightedness
Special Considerations: May be used under the tongue for excessive salivation
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 12

Rhopressa

Answer 12

Generic Name: Netarsudil
Class: Rho Kinase Inhibitor
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: May cause eye redness
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 13

Zaditor

Answer 13

Generic Name: Ketotifen
Class: Antihistamines
Indications: Allergies (eyes)
Special Considerations: May cause runny nose
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 14

Prostaglandin Analogs common special considerations *

Answer 14

May cause iris color changes

Question 15

Pataday

Answer 15

Generic Name: Olopatadine
Class: Antihistamines
Indications: Allergies (eye)
Special Considerations: May cause runny nose
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 16

Visine

Answer 16

Generic Name: Tetrahydrozoline
Class: Decongestants
Indications: Red eyes
Special Considerations: Overuse may cause more redness
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 17

Refresh

Answer 17

Generic Name: Artificial Tears
Class: Lubricants
Indications: Dry eyes
Special Considerations: Found in many combination products; May cause blurred vision
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 18

Maxidex

Answer 18

Generic Name: Dexamethasone
Class: Corticosteroids
Indications: Eye inflammation
Special Considerations: May prolong healing of eye injuries
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 19

Pred-Forte

Answer 19

Generic Name: Prednisolone
Class: Corticosteroids
Indications: Eye inflammation
Special Considerations: May prolong healing of eye injuries
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 20

Acular

Answer 20

Generic Name: Ketorolac
Class: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs)
Indications: Eye inflammation
Special Considerations: May prolong healing of eye injuries
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 21

Restasis

Answer 21

Generic Name: Cyclosporine
Class: Immune Modulators
Indications: Dry eyes
Special Considerations: May cause eye pain
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 22

Xidra

Answer 22

Generic Name: Lifitegrast
Class: Immune Modulator
Indications: Dry eyes
Special Considerations: May cause bitter taste
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 23

Combigan

Answer 23

Generic Name: Brimonidine/ Timolol
Class: Brimonidine (alpha-2 agonist); Timolol (beta-blocker)
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: See individual considerations
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 24

Cosopt

Answer 24

Generic Name: Dorzolamide/ Timolol
Class: Dorzolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor); Timolol (beta-blocker)
Indications: Glaucoma
Special Considerations: See individual considerations
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 25

Naphcon A

Answer 25

Generic Name: Naphazoline/ Pheniramine Class: Naphazoline (decongestant); Pheniramine (antihistamine) Indications: Allergies (eye) Special Considerations: Overuse may cause more redness Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 26

Maxitrol

Answer 26

Generic Name: Neomycin/ Polymyxin B/ Dexamethasone Class: Neomycin (aminoglycoside); Polymyxin B (polypeptide antibiotic); Dexamethasone (corticosteroid) Indications: Bacterial infection (eye) Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic

Question 27

Polytrim

Answer 27

Generic Name: Polymyxin B/ Trimethoprim Class: Polymyxin B (polypeptide antibiotic); Trimethoprim (dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor) Indications: Bacterial infection (eye) Special Considerations: See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic