Dry eye agents

Question 1

Loteprednol - brand name and type

Answer 1

Alvex, Lotemax
corticosteroids

Question 2

loteprednol - indication

Answer 2

allergic conjunctivitis
dry eye disease
inflammatory condition affecting the eye

Question 3

loteprednol - MOA

Answer 3

inhibit the inflammatory response including:
edema, capillary dilation, leukocyte migration, scar formation

Question 4

loteprednol - contraindication

Answer 4

hypersensitivity
active eye infection (steroids reduce immune system)

Question 5

loteprednol - common reaction

Answer 5

headache
burning
discharge
dry eye
itching
photophobia (sensitivity to light)
abnormal vision/blurring

Question 6

loteprednol - rare but serious

Answer 6

cataract formation
changes in visual acuity
optic nerve damage
secondary eye infection

Question 7

loteprednol - counsel

Answer 7

administration technique

Question 8

cyclosporine - brand name and type

Answer 8

Restasis, Cequa
calcineurin inhibitor

Question 9

cyclosporine - indication

Answer 9

dry eye disease (keratoconjunctivitis sicca -> scanty tear production due to inflammation)

Question 10

cyclosporine - MOA

Answer 10

inhibition of the immune response limits inflammation

Question 11

cyclosporine - contraindication

Answer 11

hypersensitivity
active eye infection

Question 12

cyclosporine - common reaction

Answer 12

bruning sensation
eye pain

Question 13

cyclosporine - counsel

Answer 13

administration technique