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Ophthalmic / Otic Meds Flashcards

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Bimatoprost

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Lumigan, prostaglandin analogs

Glaucoma

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Latanoprost

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Xalatan, prostaglandin analogs

Glaucoma

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Travopost

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Travatan Z, prostaglandin analogs

Glaucoma

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Levobunolol

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Betagan, beta-blocker

Glaucoma

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Timolol

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Betimol, beta-blocker

Glaucoma

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This class may cause changes to eye color

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Prostaglandin analogs

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This class may cause decreases in BP/HR, and caution should be used with COPD or heart failure patients

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Beta-blockers

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Dorzolamide

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Trusopt, anhydrase inhibitor

Glaucoma

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Brimonidine

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Alphagan P, alpha 2 agonist

Glaucoma

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Ketotifen

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Zaditor, antihistamine

Eye allergy

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Olopatadine

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Pataday, antihistamine

Eye allergy

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Tetrahydrozoline

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Visine, decongestant

Red eyes

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Artificial tears

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Refresh, lubricant

Dry eyes

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Dexamethasone

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Maxidex, corticosteroid

Eye inflammation

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Prednisolone

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Pred-Forte, corticosteroid

Eye inflammation

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This class may cause a bitter taste, and should be avoided in patients with a sulfonamide/sulfa allergy

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Anhydrase inhibitors

Ex. dorzolamide (Trusopt)

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This class may cause a runny nose

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Antihistamine

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Overuse of this drug class can cause more redness

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Decongestants

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These drug classes may prolong healing of eye injuries

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Corticosteroids, NSAIDs

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Ketorolac

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Acular, NSAIDs

Eye inflammation

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Cyclosporine

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Restasis, immune modulator

Dry eyes

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Neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethosone

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Maxitrol, combo drug

Bacterial eye infection

Aminoglycoside, polypeptide antibiotic, corticosteroid

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Polymyxin B/trimethroprim

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Polytrim, combo drug

Bacterial eye infection

Polypeptide antibiotic, dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor

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What is a LASA med?

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Look-alike, sound-alike meds

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These ophthalmic meds are LASA meds (4)
Dexamethasone (Maxidex) Prednisolone (Pred-Forte) Ketorolac (Acular) Cyclosporine (Restasis)
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Ophthalmic LASA med similarities: (4)
Ketorolac: Ketalar, ketamine, methadone Cyclosporine: cyclophosphamide, cycloserine, cyclosporine modified Dexamethasone: dexemedtomidine Prednisolone: prednisone
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This med should be stored in the fridge when unopened, but can be stored at room temp for up to 6 weeks after opening
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
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This med should be avoided in patients with a sulfite allergy
Levobunolol (Betagan)T
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This med should be avoided in patients with a sulfa allergy
Dorzolamide
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Brinzolamide
Azopt, anhydrase inhibitor Glaucoma
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Carbamide peroxide
Debrox, cerumenolytics Earwax remover
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Dimenhydrinate
Dramamine, antihistamine Motion sickness, vertigo
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Meclizine
Antivert, antihistamine Motion sickness, vertigo
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These 2 otic meds are Beers Meds
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Meclizine (Antivert)
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These 2 otic meds are LASA meds
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine): diphenhydramine Meclizine (Antivert): Axert
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These 2 otic meds are available in oral or injectable forms
Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Meclizine (Antivert)
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Ciproflaxin / dexamethasone
Ciprodex; combo drug Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory
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Common side effects of oral antihistamines (2)
Drowsiness, dry mouth
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Common side effects of otic antibiotics (2)
Itching and pain in the ear canal
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This otic antihistamine can interact with other drugs and increase sedating and anticholinergic effects
Meclizine (Antivert)
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Meclizine should be used with caution in this special population
Older adults
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AU, AD, and AS are for the:
Otic meds
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OU, OD, and OS are for the:
Ophthalmic meds
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Carbamide peroxide should not be used if...
The eardrum is ruptured
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Pilocarpine
Isopto Carpine Glaucoma
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Brimonidine/timolol
Combigan, combo drug Glaucoma

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