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Optivar (azelastine)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Elestat (epinastine)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Bepreve (bepotastine)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Patanol (olopatadine 0.1%)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Pataday (olopatadine 0.2%)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Pazeo (olopatadine 0.7%)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Lastacaft (alcaftadine)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Alaway, Zaditor (ketotifen fumarate)

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topical mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

mast cell stabilizer: prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Alocril (nedocromil)

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topical mast cell stabilizer

prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Alomide (lodoxamide)

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topical mast cell stabilizer

prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Crolom (cromolyn sodium)

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topical mast cell stabilizer

prevents mast cell degranulation; prevents further release of histamine and newly formed inflammatory mediators

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Acular LS (ketorolac 0.4%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Acuvail (ketorolac 0.45%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Acular (ketorolac 0.5%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Nevanac (nepafenac 0.3%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Ilevro (nepafenac 0.3%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Prolensa (bromfenac 0.07%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Bromsite (bromfenac 0.075%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Voltaren (diclofenac 0.1%)

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topical NSAID

blocks the cyclooxygenase pathway; prevents inflammatory mediators from forming; increases the sensitivity threshold of nerve endings; helps alleviate itching

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Alrex (loteprednol 0.2%)

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topical corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Lotemax (loteprednol 0.5%)

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topical corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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FML (fluorometholone alcohol 0.1%)

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topical corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Flarex (fluorometholone acetate 0.1%)

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topical corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Pred Forte (prednisolone acetate 1%)

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topical corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Veramyst

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nasal corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Nasacort

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nasal corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Flonase

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nasal corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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Medrol Dosepak

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oral corticosteroid

inhibits phospholipase A2 and stabilizes mast cells; prevents release of antihistamine; inhibits AA pathway which inhibits formation of inflammatory mediators

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phenylephrine 0.12%

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topical decongestant

adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

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naphazoline

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topical decongestant

adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

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tetrahydrozoline (visine)

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topical decongestant

adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

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oxymetazoline

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topical decongestant

adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

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Naphcon-A (pheniramine maleate + naphazoline)

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topical decongestant + antihistamine

topical decongestant: adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Cisine-A (pheniramine maleate + naphazoline)

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topical decongestant + antihistamine

topical decongestant: adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Opcon-A (pheniramine maleate + naphazoline)

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topical decongestant + antihistamine

topical decongestant: adrenergic agonist; act on alpha adrenergic receptors in conj blood vessels, causing vasoconstriction; provides only symptomatic relief, no effect on immune response to allergen

antihistamine: binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

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1st generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Phenergan (promethazine)

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1st generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Tavist (clemastine)

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1st generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Chlor-trimeton (chlorpheniramine)

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1st generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Allegra (fexofenadine)

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2nd generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Claritin (loratadine)

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2nd generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Clarinex (desloratadine)

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2nd generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Zyrtec (cetirizine)

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2nd generation oral antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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Emadine (emedastine)

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topical antihistamine

binds to and stabilizes inactive state of H1 receptors

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glcyerin (Osmoglyn)

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oral hyperosmotic

increases blood serum osmolarity; pulls water from tissues into bloodstream; vitreal dehydration –> reduced ocular volume –> reduced IOP

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mannitol

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IV hyperosmotic

increases blood serum osmolarity; pulls water from tissues into bloodstream; vitreal dehydration –> reduced ocular volume –> reduced IOP

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sodium chloride (Muro 128)

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topical hyperosmotic

increases tonicity of tear film; water is drawn from the cornea to the more highly osmotic tear film

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sodium fluorescein (NaFl)

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highlights intercellular spaces between cells; minimal uptake into healthy cells; dessication and injured cells highlighted only; cornea > conj staining

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rose bengal

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stains dead/devitalized cells AND normal cells; conj > cornea staining

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lissamine green

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stains dead/devitalized cells only; conj > cornea staining

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benzalkonium chloride

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preservative; prevents contamination of bottle contents

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artificial tears

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restore/enhance/improve physiologic tear film and patient comfort

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castor oil

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lipid agent

restores lipid layer; prevents evaporation of aqueous tear film

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mineral oil

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lipid agent

restores lipid layer; prevents evaporation of aqueous tear film

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glycerin/glycerol

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lipid agent

restores lipid layer; prevents evaporation of aqueous tear film

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polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

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wetting agent

rehydrates/restores aqueous layer of tear film

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povidone (PVP)

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wetting agent

rehydrates/restores aqueous layer of tear film

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propylene glycol (PG)

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wetting agent

rehydrates/restores aqueous layer of tear film

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polyethylene glycol (PEG)

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wetting agent

rehydrates/restores aqueous layer of tear film

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carboxymethylcellulose

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viscosity builder

increases thickness of drops

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tea tree oil

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lid hygiene product for demodex

MOA unknown; believed to increase cell membrane permeability of mite

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FreshKote

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3 mechanisms:

  • high oncotic pressure
  • PVA and PVP ingredients = lubricants
  • amisol = proprietary phospholipid increases lipid layer of tear film
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Restasis (cyclosporine A)

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immunomodulator/immunosuppressive agent; inhibits activation/proliferation of T-cells, reducing IL-2

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Xiidra (lifitegrast)

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lymphocyte function associated antigen-1 (LFA-1) antagonist indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED); reduction in inflammatory products associated with DED

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amniotic membranes

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inherent properties: anti-VEGF, anti-inflammatory, pro-epithelialization, anti-scarring (anti-fibroblast), and reduction in pain

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Polysporin

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antibiotic

bacitracin + polymyxin B

bacitracin = cell wall inhibitor- peptidoglycan:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

polymyxin B = binds to cell membrane and alters its structure, making it more permeable

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Neosporin

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antibiotic

bacitracin + polymyxin B + neomycin

bacitracin = cell wall inhibitor- peptidoglycan:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

polymyxin B = binds to cell membrane and alters its structure, making it more permeable

neomycin = aminoglycoside:
protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

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vancomycin

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antibiotic

cell wall inhibitor- peptidoglycan:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Augmentin

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antibiotic- aminopenicillin

amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

clavulanic acid is a penicillinase inhibitor

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Cefazolin

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antibiotic- 1st generation cephalosporin

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Keflex (cephalexin)

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antibiotic- 1st generation cephalosporin

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Ceclor (cefaclor)

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antibiotic- 2nd generation cephalosporin

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Omnicef (cefdinir)

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antibiotic- 3rd generation cephalosporin

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Rocephin (ceftriaxone)

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antibiotic- 3rd generation cephalosporin

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Fortaz (ceftazidime)

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antibiotic- 3rd generation cephalosporin

cell wall inhibitor- transpeptidase:
blocks bacteria from building cell walls; without support from a cell wall, pressure inside the cell becomes too much and the membrane bursts

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Gentak (gentamicin)

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antibiotic- aminoglycoside

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

77
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Tobrex (tobramycin)

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antibiotic- aminoglycoside

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

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Neomycin

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antibiotic- aminoglycoside

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

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Amikacin

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antibiotic- aminoglycoside

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

80
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Doxycycline

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antibiotic- tetracycline

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

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Minocycline

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antibiotic- tetracycline

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

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Tetracycline

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antibiotic- tetracycline

protein synthesis inhibitor- 30s subunit

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Erythromycin

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antibiotic- macrolide

protein synthesis inhibitor- 50s subunit

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Azithromycin

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antibiotic- macrolide

protein synthesis inhibitor- 50s subunit

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AzaSite (azithromycin)

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antibiotic- macrolide

protein synthesis inhibitor- 50s subunit

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Clarithromycin

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antibiotic- macrolide

protein synthesis inhibitor- 50s subunit

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Clindamycin

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antibiotic

protein synthesis inhibitor- 50s subunit

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Linezolid

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antibiotic

protein synthesis inhibitor- 50s subunit

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Ciloxan (ciprofloxacin)

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antibiotic- 2nd generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase

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Ocuflox (ofloxacin)

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antibiotic- 2nd generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase

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Quixin (levofloxacin)

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antibiotic- 3rd generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV

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Zymaxid (gatifloxacin)

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antibiotic- 4th generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV

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Vigamox and Moxeza (moxifloxacin)

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antibiotic- 4th generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV

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Besivance (besifloxacin)

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antibiotic- 4th generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV

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Levaquin (levofloxacin)

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antibiotic- 3rd generation fluoroquinolone

DNA synthesis inhibitor- DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV

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Bactrim and Septra

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antibiotic

sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

trimethoprim= DNA synthesis inhibitor- folic acid

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Polytrim

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antibiotic

polymyxin B + trimethoprim

polymyxin B = binds to cell membrane and alters its structure, making it more permeable

trimethoprim= DNA synthesis inhibitor- folic acid

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Maxitrol

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antibiotic/corticosteroid combination

neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethasone

allows treatment of both infection and inflammation with one single medication

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Tobradex

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antibiotic/corticosteroid combination

tobramycin/dexamethasone

allows treatment of both infection and inflammation with one single medication

100
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Zylet

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antibiotic/corticosteroid combination

tobramycin/loteprednol

allows treatment of both infection and inflammation with one single medication

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Viroptic (trifluridine)

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topical antiviral

phosphorylated to active compound by HSV thymidine kinase; incorporated into viral nucleic acid; blocks viral and host cell DNA synthesis

102
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Zirgan (ganciclovir)

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topical antiviral

phosphorylated to active compound by HSV thymidine kinase; incorporated into viral nucleic acid; blocks viral DNA synthesis

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Zovirax (acyclovir)

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systemic antiviral

phosphorylated to active compound by HSV thymidine kinase; incorporated into viral nucleic acid; blocks viral DNA synthesis

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Valtrex (valacyclovir)

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systemic antiviral

phosphorylated to active compound by HSV thymidine kinase; incorporated into viral nucleic acid; blocks viral DNA synthesis

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Famvir (famciclovir)

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systemic antiviral

phosphorylated to active compound by HSV thymidine kinase; incorporated into viral nucleic acid; blocks viral DNA synthesis

106
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Betadine (povidone-iodine)

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in-office viral treatment

MOA unknown; reduces viral load

107
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Natamycin (Natacyn)

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anti-fungal

increases cell membrane permeability; fungicidal

108
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Amphoteracin B

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anti-fungal

increases cell membrane permeability; fungicidal

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Polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB, Baquacil)

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anti-protozoan

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