Common Medications: Topical Anti-Inflammatory Steroids

Question 1

durezol indicactions

Answer 1

anterior uveitis, subepithelial infiltrates, post-op inflammation control

Question 2

predforte indications & pediatric use

Answer 2

anterior uveitis, subepithelial infiltrates, post-op inflammation control, pulse therapy for vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)
≥ 2 yr

Question 3

lotemax indications & pediatric use

Answer 3

dry eye
thygeson SPK
inflamed pinguecula/pterygium
≥ 2 yr

Question 4

highly potent corticosteroid emulsion

Answer 4

durezol

Question 5

useful for rapid suppression of moderate-severe inflammation

Answer 5

durezol

Question 6

which medication can cause IOP elevation

Answer 6

durezol

Question 7

ophthalmic corticosteroid suspension

Answer 7

predforte

Question 8

which medication is available as a generic, but it may not be as effective

Answer 8

predforte

Question 9

comes in a gel & ointment form

Answer 9

lotemax

Question 10

which medication in its gel form is a milder steroid than durezol, lowering risk of IOP elevation

Answer 10

lotemax

Question 11

which anti-inflammatory steroid is in pregnancy class C?

Answer 11

durezol