Medications

Question 1

Neo-Poly Dex (solution and ophthalmic ointment)

Answer 1

Steriodal (dexamethazone) and 2 antibiotics
anti inflammatory with antibiotics
used commonly for:
immune mediated inflammation
after debulking/cryotherapy
postop cataract removal surgery

Question 2

Dexamethazone (solution)

Answer 2

Steroidal anti inflammatory
used commonly for:
cataracts

Question 3

Prednisolone Acetate (solution: shake well -the “mily drop”)

Answer 3

Steroidal: anti inflammatory
used commonly for:
Pannus
cataracts
Immune mediated inflammation
- penetrates better than dexamethazone but is much more expensive

Question 4

Flurbiprofen (solution)

Answer 4

Non steroidal anti inflammatory
used commonly
cataract removal surgery
sometimes in diabetic patients that cant have steroids

Question 5

Oflaxacin (solution)

Answer 5

Topical Antibiotic
Used commonly:
corneal ulcers
in conjunction with NaCL for corneal healing

Question 6

Tobramycin (solution)

Answer 6

Topical ANTIBIOTIC
used commonly for
corneal ulcers
not as broad spectrum as Oflaxacin

Question 7

Latanoprost (solution - the “teal cap”)

Answer 7

ANTI GlAUCOMA
induces mioses (constricts pupil) thus opening the iridocorneal drainage angle
most powerful anti glaucoma
is not used in cats

Question 8

Dorzolomide (solution- the orange cap)

Answer 8

Anti Glaucoma
decreases the amount of aqueous humor
second most powerful anti glaucoma

Question 9

Timolol (solution)

Answer 9

anti glaucoma
decreases the amount of aqeous humor
third most powerful anti glaucoma

Question 10

Cyclosporine (solution CSA “oily” in the green viles)

Answer 10

tear stimulant
use commonly:
keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS “dry eye”)
Exposure Keratopathy Sicca (EKS)
helps prevents lipid deposits on the cornea

Question 11

Tacrolimus (solution “oily” - in the orange viles)

Answer 11

tear stimulant

Question 12

Pilocarpine (solution we usually write a prescription for these)

Answer 12

tear stumulant

usually placed on food

Question 13

optixcare (thick drop like oinmtent)

Answer 13

used to keep the eye moist

provides comfort

Question 14

Neo-Poly-Bac (ophthalmic ointment)

Answer 14

Triple antibiotic ointment (abbreviated here as TABOO
thick eye lubricant
used commonly for
keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS)
immediatly after debulking an eyelid mass with cryo

Question 15

NaCl (5% salt solution)

Answer 15

Assists in corneal healing
-used commonly for corneal uclers
pulls out edema (fluid in the cornea)
-used commonly for corneal endothelia decompensation (CED)

Question 16

Carprofen (aka Rimadyl - 25 mg and 100 mg)

Answer 16

beef flavored treat
non steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) pain releiver
Used commonly for:
corneal ulcers
postoperatively
glaucoma
anterior uveitis

Question 17

Tramadol (50 mg)

Answer 17

Pain medication
very bitter tasting
causes light sedation

Question 18

Minocycline (50 mg and 100 mg)

Answer 18

ORAL ANTIBIOTIC
prevents infection and assists in corneal healing
used commonly
corneal ulcers
postoperatively (Cataract Removal surgery especially)

Question 19

Amoxacillin (suspension - pink and bubblegum flavor - needs refidgeration)

Answer 19

oral antibiotic

mainly used for young and very small patients

Question 20

Orbifloxacin (tablet)

Answer 20

Strong antibiotic

used for bacterial infections - not commonly dispended at ESA

Question 21

Prednisone (5 mg and 20 mg)

Answer 21

Steroid - immunosuppresant

helps with inflammation and certain immune mediated issues

Question 22

L-lysine (gel, chews powder)

Answer 22

viral static agent

used for suspected feline herpes virus (FHV -1)

Question 23

Amlodipine (tablets we do not carry this)

Answer 23

prescribed for high blood pressure
used commonly
for cats with hypertensive retinotherapy

Question 24

Atropine (solution and ophthalmic ointment)

Answer 24

induces mydriasis (dialates pupil)
dilates for 7-10 days always wash hands because it can dilate your pupils
used commonly:
sometimes prescribed for corneal ulcers as it helps to alleviate pain

Question 25

Tropicamide (solution)

Answer 25

induces mydriasis (dilates pupil - only lasts 4 hours)
used commonly
ocular examination such as OFA (CERF/ECE)
Never dialate a patient with glaucoma

Question 26

Flucaine (Fluorescein Stain)

Answer 26

stains the surface of the cornea to check for ulcers scratches and abrasions