Dosing (M1) Flashcards
What are the “vanishing” preservatives that are denatured by light (Brand and product names)?
- Purite (Refresh and Alphagan P)
2. OcuPure (Blink)
What are the “vanishing” preservatives that are denatured by the enzymes in tears (Brand and product names)?
- Sodium Perborate (GenTeal and TheraTears)
2. SofZia (Travatan-Z)
When is a cycloplegic refraction required?
- Infants, toddlers, and peds patients
- Latent hyperopes
- Pseudomyopia, accommodative spasm
- Esotropia, high esophoria
- Pre-op refractive surgery
What is the combination used for DFE of first eye exam pediatric populations?
- 1gt 1% tropicamide
2. 1% cyclopentolate
What are the guidelines for prescribing when off-label?
- make clinical sense
- some clinical judgement or support (case reports, etc)
- disclose to patient
For mild to moderate inflammation, what is the common steroid dosage?
QID x 7 days
For moderate to severe inflammation, what is the common steroid dosage?
pulse dose of q1-2h x 1-2 days then QID for 5-6 days
What is the initial steroid dosage (with proper medication) for uveitis?
Q1h with Pred Forte or Q2h with Durezol
When is steroid tapering necessary?
- high dosage (>QID)
2. long duration or treatment (>10 days)
What are the steps needed to taper a steroid initially dosed at q1hr x 5 days?
- dec to q2hr x 5d
- dec to QID x 5d
- dec to BID x 5d
What are the therapeutics used following PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)?
- Voltaren
- steroids
- bandage CL
What are the off-label uses for topical NSAIDs?
- Post PRK/refractive surgery
- Corneal abrasion/erosion/Post FB removal
- Bullous keratopathy
- pre/post Betadine Tx
- GP contact lens adaptation
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- cystoid macular edema (CME) prevention/Tx
What is the indication where oral NSAIDs are indicated as the Tx of choice?
scleritis
What are the oral NSAIDs used (and their dosage) in the Tx of scleritis?
- Naproxen (500 mg BID)
- Indomethacin (25mg TID)
- Ibuprofen (400-600mg QID)
What are the oral NSAIDs used (and their dosage) for pain?
- Ibuprofen (400-600mg QID; max is 2400mg/24hrs)
- ketoprofen (50mg q6-8h)
- Naproxen (up to 250-500mg BID)
What is an alteration in management of prescribing Restasis with the example?
- steroid trial to see if inflammatory so Lotemax QID x 2wk
2. dose with steroid and taper off steroid eventually BID x 2wks then D/C