Clinical Ocular Pharmacology Flashcards
Topical Medication
- what
Topical Medication
- biomechanics
Topical Medication
- application
Antibiotics
* Considerations
Prophylactic vs. Therapeutic
Drop vs. Ointment?
Bacteriocidal vs. Bacteriostatic
Gram (+) vs Gram (-)
Choice of Antibiotic
- prophylactic treatment of uninfected ulcer
- treatment of infected ulcer
- stromal abscess
Choice of Antibiotic
* Mycoplasma sp . and Chlamydia felis
When NOT to use These Drugs?
* BNP and Terramycin ®
* Chloramphenicol
* Ophthalmic ointments
* Combination antibiotic and steroids
Chloramphenicol Side Effects
- Humans
Topical Chloramphenicol
Antifungals
Antifungals
- “First choices”
- “Second Best” Choices
Equine Keratomycosis
Small Animal Keratomycosis
Antiviral Medications
- what
- indications
Antivirals
* Topical
* Systemic
When Not to Use Antiviral?
Prescription
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Corticosteroid Drugs
Topical NSAIDs