4 Flashcards
3 contraindications for PGAs
Active inflamm (uveitis) History of herpes simplex CME risk (e.g. post op ct)
List BEZPOP
Bepreve Elestat Zaditor Patanol Optivar Pataday
List MCS
Cromolyn sodium
Alamast
Alomide
Alocril
CAI SEs
Common: metallic taste, tingling in hands/feet, metabolic acidosis
Serious: aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis
Other: malaise, fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, impotence, depression, diarrhea, myopic shifts
MOA of PGAs
First line for POAG
1) PGF2 receptors on ciliary muscle -> reduction of neighboring collagen (MMPs) -> incr uveoscleral outflow
2) skin receptors -> activ phospholipase C to alter hair follicles
Tetracyclines SEs
Contraindicated in pregnancy and children
Pseudotumor cerebri/intracranial hypertension (CAATSS)
Bone growth retardation
Discoloration of teeth
Mino = blue sclera, pigmented cysts on conj
Pseudotumor cerebri/intracranial hypertension
CAATSS Contraceptives Accutane Vit A Tetracycline Synthroid Steroids
Indomethacin SE (2)
Retinal hemorrhage
Pigmentary changes (esp macula)
-mottling, whorl K
(NSAID for gout)
Isotretinoin/Accutane SE (6)
Blepharoconjunctivitis Dry eyes Pseudotumor cerebri Loss of color vision Nyctalopia Lid edema Cataracts have been reported