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(BDK) Top 300 Drugs > Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat > Flashcards

Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat Flashcards

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brimonidine (opthalmic)

A

Alphagan P

PharmCategory: Alpha2 agonist

Common Indication: Elevated IOP

Key Side Effects: ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic
conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus

Other Notes: contraindicated with MAOI therapy

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dorzolamide (opthalmic)

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Trusopt

PharmCategory: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Common Indication: Elevated IOP

Key Side Effects: ocular hypersensitivity, burning, and stinging,
blurred vision, dysgeusia

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cyclosporine (ophthalmic)

A

Restasis

PharmCategory: Calcineurin inhibitors

Common Indication: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Key Side Effects: ocular burning, stinging, and pruritus, foreign
body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction

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dorzolamide and timolol

ophthalmic

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Cosopt, Cosopt PF

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timolol (ophthalmic)

A

Betimol, Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol

PharmCategory: Non-selective beta-blocker

Common Indication: Elevated IOP

Key Side Effects: ocular stinging and burning

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permethrin (topical)

A

Nix, Elimite

PharmCategory: Pediculocide

Common Indication: Lice, scabies

Key Side Effects: Itching, redness, swelling of scalp

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bimatoprost

ophthalmic

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Lumigan, Latisse

PharmCategory: Prostaglandin analog

Common Indication: Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis

Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation

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latanoprost

ophthalmic

A

Xalatan

PharmCategory: Prostaglandin analog

Common Indication: Elevated IOP

Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation

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travoprost (ophthalmic)

A

Travatan Z

PharmCategory: Prostaglandin analog

Common Indication: Elevated IOP

Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation

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phenazopyridine

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Azo Urinary Pain Relief, Pyridium

PharmCategory: Urinary analgesic

Common Indication: Symptomatic relief of dysuria

Key Side Effects: stomach cramps, headache, dizziness

Other Notes: may change bodily fluids red/orange

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chlorhexidine gluconate (topical)

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Hibiclens, Peridex

PharmCategory: Antiseptic

Common Indication: Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis

Key Side Effects: dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation

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benzonatate

A

Tessalon Perles

PharmCategory: Antitussive

Common Indication: Cough

Key Side Effects: sedation, nasal congestion, chills, numbness of the chest, bronchospasm

Other Notes: do not break capsule because it may cause chocking

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clobetasol (topical)

A

Temovate, Clobex

PharmCategory: Corticosteroid

Common Indication: Psoriasis, atopic
dermatitis

Key Side Effects: burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection

Other Notes: do not use for more than 2 weeks because of adrenal suppression

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fluocinonide (topical)

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Vanos

PharmCategory: Corticosteroid:

Common Indication: Psoriasis, atopic
dermatitis

Key Side Effects: burning of skin, dryness of skin,
hypopigmentation, secondary infection

Other Notes: do not use for more than 2 weeks because of adrenal suppression

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triamcinolone (topical)

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Kenalog

PharmCategory: Corticosteroid

Common Indication: Psoriasis, atopic
dermatitis

Key Side Effects: burning of skin, dryness of skin,
hypopigmentation, secondary infection

Other Notes: do not use for more than 2 weeks because of adrenal
suppression

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fluticasone (intranasal)

A

Flonase

PharmCategory: Corticosteroid:

Common Indication: Allergic rhinitis

Key Side Effects: nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache

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mometasone (intranasal)

A

Nasonex

PharmCategory: Corticosteroid

Common Indication: Allergic rhinitis

Key Side Effects: nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache

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prednisolone (ophthalmic)

A

Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Omnipred

PharmCategory: Corticosteroid

Common Indication: Ophthalmic
inflammation

Key Side Effects: glaucoma, cataract formation, corneal thinning, secondary infection

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azelastine (intranasal)

A

Astepro

PharmCategory: Histamine (H1) blocker

Common Indication:Allergic rhinitis

Key Side Effects: headache, nasal dryness, epistaxis, bitter taste

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hydroxyzine

A

Atarax, Vistaril

PharmCategory: Histamine (H1) blocker

Common Indication: Pruritis, nausea,
anxiety

Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred
vision, QTc prolongation

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levocetirizine

A

Xyzal

PharmCategory: Histamine (H1) blocker

Common Indication: Allergic rhinitis

Key Side Effects: drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia

22
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olopatadine

ophthalmic

A

Pataday, Patanol

PharmCategory: Histamine (H1) blocker

Common Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis

Key Side Effects: ocular burning, discomfort, dryness

23
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promethazine and

codeine

A

Phenergan with
Codeine

PharmCategory: Histamine (H1) blocker and
opioid analgesic

Common Indication: Cough and cold

Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related)

24
Q

chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone

A

Tussionex
Pennkinetic ER

PharmCategory:Histamine (H1) blocker and
opioid analgesic

Common Indication: Cough and cold

Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related)

25
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codeine and guaifenesin

A

Robitussin AC,
Cheratussin AC

PharmCategory: Opioid analgesic and
expectorant

Common Indication: Cough and cold

Key Side Effects: dizziness, somnolence, constipation, respiratory
depression (dose-related)

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neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone

otic

A

Cortisporin Otic

PharmCategory: Topical antibiotics and
corticosteroid

Common Indication: Ear infections

Key Side Effects: local irritation, itching, burning

(BDK) Top 300 Drugs (4 decks)

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