Allergies Flashcards
1
Q
Itch w/lots of conj redness, chemosis, lid edema
A
Alrex(0.2% loteprednol steroid) qid (age 12+) or
FML 0.1 % q 2 h x 2 days, then qid x1 week, then bid x 1 week
When sx controlled, switch to zaditor etc for on-going sx control
2
Q
Chronic allergies
A
(Pure mast cell stabilizer Not effective) so use zaditor, etc instead
Of alocril 2% bid (ages 3+) or Cromolyn sodium 4% qid (age 4+)
3
Q
Itching w/ no signs or minimal signs (conj redness, chemosis, lid edema) or chronic sx
A
OTC bid (antihistamine-mast cell stabilizer) zaditor, alaway, claritin eye, refresh eye itch relief
Rx patanol bid or Bepreve (b&l bedpostsidine) bid or acular qid