Chapter 11 & 12: Eyes, ears, nose, and oropharynx Flashcards
Whats is Timolol? What is it used for?
Its an ophthalmic beta blocker
Used for cranial hypertension and open angle glaucoma
When can Timolol be administered in relation to other eye drops?
In order to prevent the active substance(s) from being washed out when additional ophthalmic medication is used, an interval of at least 5 minutes between each application is recommended.
How often are anti-infective eye drops usually applied? What about ointment?
Drops: Usually every 2 hours
What age can chloramphenicol eye drops be used in?
2 years plus
Steroid eye drops e.g. prednisolone eye drops can be used to treat short-term inflammatory eye conditions. What are there side effects?
Steroid Glaucoma
Steroid Cataracts
May worse the condition
What can sodium cromoglicate eye drops be used for?
Allergic conjunctivitis
What are the prostaglandin analogues and what are they used in?
Latanoprost
Travoprost
Bimatoprost
Used in closed angle glaucoma combined with beta blocker eye drop e.g. timolol
What can the prostaglandin analogues do to the eye colour?
Latanoprost Travoprost Bimatoprost
Discolour it- turn it brown
Hypromellose, carbomers and sodium chloride eye drops can be used for what?
Tear deficiency
What drugs can discolour contact lenses?
Rifampicin- red/ orange Sulfasaline- orange/ yellow
A branded product, Xalatan, containing which product, can now be stored at room temp as opposed to in the fridge?
Latanoprost All other preps must be kept in fridge, but this one can be kept at room temp.
What must patients tell their GP if they experience with Latanoprost?
eye irritation (excessive watering) Can also make eye lashes darker, thicker and longer
Which eye drops are contra-indicated in Heart Failure?
Timolol (non-cardioselective beta blocker) can worsen heart failure
What preparation, used in glaucoma, is taken orally?
Acetazolamide
What eye drops can lead to blurred vision and therefore effect driving??
Pilocarpine
If a dose states ONE gutta/g What does this mean?
ONE drop - using eye drops
What is the typical expiry date for eye drops when used in the following situations
Community
Hospital ward
community: 4 weeks
Hospital wards: 1 Week
When two different eye drop preparations are used at the same time of the day, what time interval should be left between administration of the two eye preparations?With what preparations would a longer interval be required?
5 minutes between the two
The interval should be extended when eye drops with a prolonged contact time, such as gels and suspensions, are used
If a patient needs eye drops and eye ointment at the same time of the day, what should be applied first?
Eye drops then eye ointments
When a patient is applying eye drops, what can be done after to reduce naslacrimal drainage (and therefore systemic absorption)?
Pressure on the lacrimal punctum for at least a minute
What is a rare side effect of using phosphate-containing eye drops in patients with damaged corneas?
Corneal calcification
What is the expiry date for multiple application eye drops after opening at home?
4 weeks
Are preservative or preservative free eye drops preferred in soft contact lens patients?
Preservative free
Some drugs and preservatives in eye preparations can accumulate in hydrogel soft lenses and may induce toxic and adverse reactions.Ideally, patients should not wear contact lenses during treatment period
Can eye drops be used in patients wearing rigid corneal contact lenses?
Yes
Can eye ointments be applied at the same time as contact lenses?
No Patient should not use contact lenses if being treated via eye ointment