Otic (Ear) Preparations

Question 1

Debrox

Answer 1

Generic Name: Carbamide Peroxide
Class: Cerumenolytics
Indications: Earwax removal
Special Considerations: Pt with ruptured ear drum, or ear pain and irritation, shouldn’t use
Dosage Forms: Otic

Question 2

Eskata

Answer 2

Generic Name: Hydrogen Peroxide
Class: Cerumenolytics
Indications: Earwax removal
Special Considerations: Pt with ruptured ear drum, or ear pain and irritation, shouldn’t use
Dosage Forms: Otic

Question 3

Dramamine

Answer 3

Generic Name: Dimenhydrinate
Class: Antihistamines
Indications: Motion sickness; Vertigo
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with other antihistamines (diphenhydramine, etc.); may cause drowsiness and dry mouth; Caution in pt with tartrazine (yellow dye) or salicylate (aspirin) allergies
Dosage Forms: Injectable, Oral solid

Question 4

Antivert

Answer 4

Generic Name: Meclizine
Class: Antihistamines
Indications: Motion sickness, vertigo
Special Considerations: Beers med; Interacts with other antihistamines (diphenhydramine, etc); May cause drowsiness and dry mouth; Caution in pt with tartrazine (yellow dye) allergies
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 5

Vosol HC

Answer 5

Generic Name: Acetic acid/ Hydrocortisone
Class: Acetic acid (anti-infective)/ Dexamethasone (corticosteroid)
Indications: Bacterial or fungal ear infection
Special Considerations: May cause inner ear irritation; Pt with a ruptured ear drum, or inner ear pain and irritation, shouldn’t use
Dosage Forms: Otic

Question 6

Ciprodex

Answer 6

Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone
Class: Ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)/ Dexamethasone (corticosteroid)
Indications: Bacterial ear infection
Special Considerations: May cause ear canal itching and pain
Dosage Forms: Otic

Question 7

Otovel

Answer 7

Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin/ Fluocinolone
Class: Ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)/ Fluocinolone (corticosteroid)
Indications: Bacterial ear infection
Special Considerations: May cause ear canal itching
Dosage Forms: Otic

Question 8

Cipro HC

Answer 8

Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin/ Hydrocortisone
Class: Ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic)/ Hydrocortisone (corticosteroid)
Indications: Bacterial ear infection
Special Considerations: May cause ear canal itching and pain
Dosage Forms: Otic