Allergic Conjunctivitis Flashcards
1
Q
Crolom
- Dose
- MOA
- Indication
A
Cromolyn
- Dose: 1 drop 4-6x/d
- MOA: Ocular mast cell stabilizers
- Indication: chronic use during allergy season
2
Q
Alocril
- MOA
- Indication
A
Nedocromil
- MOA: Ocular mast cell stabilizers
- Indication: chronic use during allergy season
3
Q
Alomide
- Dose
- MOA
A
Lodoxamide
- Dose: 1-2 drops QID
- MOA: Ocular mast cell stabilizers
4
Q
Emadine
- MOA
- Indication
A
Emedastine
- MOA: Pure antihistamne
- Indication: Can be used long term; chronic use
5
Q
Patanol
- Dose:
- MOA
A
Olopatadine
Dose:
- Patanol 1% = 1-2 drops BID
- Pataday 2%: 1 gtt in each eye QD
- MOA: Dual antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer
6
Q
Optivar
- MOA
A
Azelastine
- MOA: antihistamine
7
Q
Elestat
- MOA
A
Epinastine
- MOA: antihistamine
8
Q
Alaway
- MOA
A
Ketotifen - OTC
- MOA: Dual antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer
9
Q
Vasocon
- MOA
- Dose
- Duration of use:
A
Naphazoline OTC
- MOA: ocular decongestants
- Dose: 1 drop BID-QID prn
- Short term use. Do not use greater than 3d
10
Q
Naphcon A
- MOA
- Dose
- Duration of therapy
A
Naphazoline and Pheniramine OTC
- MOA: ocular decongestants and antihistamines
- Dose: 1 drop BID-QID prn
- Short term use. Do not use greater than 3d
11
Q
Acular
- MOA
- Dose
A
Ketorolac 0.5% Opt
- MOA: NSAIDs
- Dose: 2 drops in eye QID x 7d
12
Q
Voltaren
- MOA
- Dose
A
Diclofenac 0.1%
- MOA: NSAIDs
- Dose: 1 drop QID in the eye
13
Q
VeraMyst
A
Fluticasone nasal spray
14
Q
Opticrom
- Dose
- MOA
- Indication
A
Cromolyn
- Dose: 1 drop 4-6x/d
- MOA: Ocular mast cell stabilizers
- Indication: chronic use during allergy season
15
Q
Pataday
- Dose:
- MOA
A
Olopatadine
Dose:
- Patanol 1% = 1-2 drops BID
- Pataday 2%: 1 gtt in each eye QD
- MOA: Dual antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer
