Face stuff

Question 1

Drug class? MOA? dose?
Ketotifen (Zaditen)
Olopatadine (patadine)
Azelastine (Azep)

Answer 1

Mast Cell stabiliser
-stops the release of antihistamine
-constricts blood vessels
1 drop bd 
>3yrs

Question 2

Drug Class? MOA Dose?

Naphcon - A

Answer 2

adrenoreceptor agonist

• vasocontriction, reducing redness and discharge
• ONLY 5 days (rebound redness
• > 6yrs

Question 3

Chlorsig

Answer 3

Bacterial conjunctivitis - can also use it for a style

• chloramphenicol
• 1 drop ever 2 hrs for 2 days
• then 1 drop qid for 5 days
• safe in preg/breast

Question 4

Counselling for cold sore?

Answer 4

• it is a virus that pops up when you are stressed, sick, light exposure
• 1.Aciclovir ointment - stops the virus replicating
• apply 5 times daily
  2. Famciclovir tablets - 3 tablets stat
• good for compliance
  3. Lysine + zinc = antiviral activity and helps immune system

Question 5

counselling for:
Waxol
Cerumol

Answer 5

build up of ear wax
Waxsol = Docusate - fill ears once a day for TWO days 
-used to soften wax, easier to remove
Cerumol = Dichlorobenzene - 5 drops bd 
-contains peanuts!