NBEO Pharm Flashcards
Sulfacetamide (Sulamyd)
sulfonamide antibiotic (inhibits folic acid synthesis)
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Anti-arryhythmic medication
- blocks K+ channels (some Na and Ca channels)
- ADRS
- NIAION
- whorl keratopathy
- anterior subcapsular deposits
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Anti-viral
oral
Tx: HSV 1 and 2, Shingles, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, HSV keratitis
Systemic DNA polymerase inhibitor
ADRs- HAs, GI effects
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
H1 blocker - second generation
Tx- allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria
ADRs:
- abnormal EOM contractions (oculogyric crisis)
- less CNS/anticholinergic effects vs first generation
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
NSAID- selective COX 2 inhibitor
- protects gastric mucosa and limits GI bleeding
ADRs
- conjunctivitis
- blurry vision
- Stevens Johnson sydrome
Pralidoxime (Protopam)
Reverse effects of irreversible AchE inhibitors
allows breakdown of ACh - reverse effects of pesticide poisoning
Chloroquine (Aralen)
Anti-parasitic drug
build up of heme= toxic to plasmodium parasite (responsible for malaria)
also inhibits phospholipase A - decrease inflammation (Tx of RA/lupus)
ADRs - whorl keratopathy (reversible) - bull’s eye maculopathy (initial stage- RPE mottling)
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
Anti-convulsant
- reduces glutamatergic excitatory transmissions
- Tx- seizures and sedation
- ADRs
- mydrasis
- increased IOP
- cycloplegia
- sedation, respiratory depression
Pemirolast (Alamast)
Mast cell stabilizer
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Antihyperlipidemic agent
Bile acid binding resin
- binds bile acid- prevents reabsoprtion
- ADRS
- constipation and fatty stools
Lidocaine
Amine local anesthetic
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Antihyperlipidemic agent
- HMG CoA reducases inhibitor (used in synthesis of cholesterol)
- lower LDL and triglycerides
- increases HDL
- first line tx for high cholesterol
- ADRs
- hepatotoxicity
- myopathy
- contraindicated in pregnancy
Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
macrolide antibiotic (50S protein inhibitor)
oral - respiratory infections
Edrophonium (Enlon)
*Indirect Cholinergic Agonist* - Dx of MG (Tensilon test)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Anti-depressant - TCA
anti- cholinergic
- inhibits NorE and serotonin uptake
- ADRs
- anticholinergic effects (anti- sluds)
- overdose can be life threatening!!!
Botulina toxin (botox)
blocks release of Ach at NMJ - Tx of blepharospam and strabismus
Augmentin
amoxicillin + clavulonic acid (penicillinase/ beta lactamse inhibitor)
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
H2 blocker
Tx- stomach ulcers and acid reflux
ADRs:
- Diarrhea
- drug interactions
- gynecomastia and loss of libido
Amantadine (Symmetrel)
Antiparkinsonian med
- potentiates dopamine effects
Glycerine (Osmoglyn)
Hyperosmotic agent
acute angle closure attack
contraindicated in DM pts
Topiramate
anti-convulsant
ADRS
- blurred vision
- diplopia
- nystagmus
- choroidal swelling - acute secondary angle closure
Aggrenox
combo of Aspirin and Dipyridamole
anticoagulant
Tx- pts with h/o of ischemic strokes
Triamcinolone (Kenalog)
Systemic steroid
Opthalmic uses
- DME
- Graves
- intermediate/ non resolving uveitis
- Chalazia
- recalcitrant irvine gass cystoid mac edema
- mac edema 2^CRVO
Systemic uses
- dermatoses, asthma, MS and arthritis
ADR
- elevated IOP
- depigmentation of eyelid skin in dark skinned pt
Neosporin
Bacitracin + polymyxin + neomycin
Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
Potent steroid
Indomethacin (Indocin)
NSAID- Reversible COX 1 and COX 2 inhibitor
Tx- scleritis and episcleritis
ADRS
- increase risk of bleeding complications in eye
- GI bleeding
- cardiovascular events (MI or stroke) (contraindicated in pts with coronary artery disease/ stroke)
- pigmentary retinopthaty
- whorl keratopaty
Nepafenac (Nevanec)
NSAID
Carteolol (Ocupress)
*Adrenergic antagonist*- Non- selective beta blocker
- intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA)
- less bradycardia vs other beta blockers (less side effects
Rosiglitazone (Avandia)
Thiazolidinedione (oral DM medication)
- activate peroxisome proliferator- activated receptor gamma to increase glucose uptake in muscles and fatty tissue
- used to combat insulin resistance
Ketorolac Tromethamine (Acular LS)
NSAID
only one approved from topical tx of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
Cell wall synthesis blockers
bacitracin
penicillins
cephalosporins
Neostigmine (Prostigmin)
*Indirect Cholinergic Agonist* - Treatment of MG
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Muscle relaxant
anti- cholinergic
Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop diuretic
HTN med
- inhibits Na/2Cl/K co-transporters in thick ascending loop of Henle
- increases Ca
- ADRS
- hypokalemia
- nephrotoxicity
- ototoxicity
- DES
Cromolyn sodium (Crolom)
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Acetaminophen (Tylenl)
Non-opiate analesic
- NO anti inflam properties
- can be used in infants
- ADRs
- hepatotoxicity
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Adrenergic agonist (alpha 1 )
- dilation without cycloplegia
- palpebral widening
- differentiate scleritis from episcleritis
- horner’s syndrome (post lesion= dilation, pre lesion= no dilation)
- 10% break posterior synechiae (but adverse cardiovascular effects)
contraindicated in ppl taking MAOIs, TCA, atropine, Graves pts.
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
Antipsychotic (Phenothiazine)
Anti- cholinergic
- dopamine receptor antagonist
- ADRs
- parkinson like side effects
- pigmentation effects (pigment on corneal endo, anterior stellate cataracts, hyperpigmentation of RPE)
- anticholinergic effct- dry eye, mydriasis, increase IOP
- oculogyric crisis
Fluorometholone (FML)
Soft steroid
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Anticoagulant
- inhibits ADP receptor on platelet cell membranes - needed for platelet aggregation and clot formation
- ADRs
- increased risk of bleeding, GI upset, rash
- effects = irreversible
Prednisolone acetate
Steroid- potent
SHAKE!
Rifampin (Rifadin)
Tb drug
- prevents mRNA synthesis by binding to RNA polymerase
- ADR- hepatoxicity, orange/pink tear and urine discoloration
Acylovir (Zovirax)
Anti-viral
oral
Tx: HSV 1 and 2, Shingles, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, HSV keratitis
Systemic DNA polymerase inhibitor
ADRs- HAs, GI effects
Fluoroquinolones (names and facts)
antibiotic-
- inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
- ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin, besifloxacin
- all gram -
- 3rd and 4th generation have imporved gram +
- uses:
- CL related corneal uclers, abrasions, bacterial conjunctivits
- systemic uses
- cipro- gram - urinary infections
- moxi- pneuomia, sinusitis, intra ab and skin infections
ADRS
- oral - affect bones= tendinitis. contraindicated in pregnancy, and <18yo
- topical - use in 1yo and older (except Levo)
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
Prostaglandin analog
Tx of GL
- 27-35% IOP reduction (increases uveoscleral outflow of AQ)
- nighttime dosing
- ADRS
- iris heterochromia
- increase pigmentation and growth of eyelashes
- skin darkening around eyes
- conjunctival hyperemia
- itching
- Contraindications - CME -Active inflammation - previous HSV keratitis
Sulfonamides
antibiotic (foltate synthesis inhibitor)
- inhibits dihydropteroate synthase (converts PABA–> dihydrofolic acid)- first step of folic acid synthesis
- bacteriostatic
- gram + and -
- ophthalmic: blepharitis and conjunctivitis (rare use)
- ADRs- stinging, burning, contact derm, local photosensitivity
- system: toxoplasmosis (sulfadiazine +pyrimethamine)
- ADRs- kernicterus in infants, induce myopic shift, steven johnson syndrome.
Famciclovir (Famvir)
Anti-viral
oral
Tx: HSV 1 and 2, Shingles, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, HSV keratitis
Systemic DNA polymerase inhibitor
ADRs- HAs, GI effects
Apraclonidine (Iopidine)
Adrenergic agonist (alpha 2)
- acute angle closure attack
- controls IOP spike (decrease AQ production and increase uveoscleral outflow)
- 30-40% decrease - not effective as chronic therapy b/c tachyphylaxis
- dx of Horner’s syndrome ( Horner’s dilates due to hypersensitivity of alpha 1 vs normal pupil= no dilation)
Trifluridine (Viroptic)
Anti-viral
tx herpes simplex keratitis
inhibits DNA polymerase
dose 9x/day
Oxycodone (Roxicodone)
Opiate analgesic
- agonist at Mu, Kappa and Delta opiate receptors
- potent analgesics
- addictive
- ADRs
- miosis
- resp depression
- drowsiness
- sedation
- nausea
Nifedipine (Procardia)
Calcium channel blocker
HTN med
- blocks L type Ca channels
- decrease peripheral vascular resistance
Lincomycin/ Clindamycin (Cleocin)
50S protein inhibitor antibiotic
reversible
Rx- MRSA and anaerobic infections
Azithromycine (zithromax- oral) (azasite- topcial)
macrolide antibiotic (50S protein inhibitor)
- oral- chlamydial infections - 1g single dose (empty stomach )
- topical- bacterial conjunictivits and blepharitis (contains BAK)
Dicloxacillin (Dynapen)
Penicllin
gram +
resistant to penicillinase
drug of choice for methicillin-sensitive staph aureus (MSSA)
Folate synthesis inhibitors
sulfonamides
trimethoprim
pyrimethamine
Chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
Sulfonylureas (oral DM medication)
- increases secretion of insulin
- ADRS
- hypoglycemia
- sulfa allergy
- with beta blockers incease risk of hypoglycemia
Olopatadine 0.2% (Pataday)
Mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine combo
Ketotifen (Zaditor)
Mast cell stabilizer + antihistamine combo
Brimonidine (Alphagan)
Adrenergic agonist (alpha 2)
GL treatment
- decrease AQ production and increase uveoscleral outflow
- Neuroprotective
- follicular conjunctivits - miosis - contraindicated with MAOIs
Lodoxamide (Alomide)
Mast cell stabilizer
Tetrazosin (Hytrin)
Alpha 1 antagonist
(prevent vasocontriction)
tx- BPH, HTN
ADRs- floppy iris sydrome
Homatropine
*Cholinergic antagonist*
standard tx of anterior uveitis
- dilates and mobilizes iris
- paralyzes ciliary and sphincter muscle (reduce pain)
- stabilizes blood AQ-barrier
Losartan (Cozaar)
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist- HTN med
- NO cough
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Alpha 1 antagonist
(prevent vasoconstriction)
tx- BPH
ADRs- floppy iris sydrome
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
Synthetic T4
ADRs
- hyperthyroid
- pseudotumor cerebri in kids
Loteprednol (Lotemax)
Soft steroid
Ester based
safest steroid
Atropine
*Choninergic antagonist*
longest duration
amblyopia treatment
use >3 yo - caution in Down’s syndrome, small children and elderly
Gentamicin (Garamycin)
aminoglycoside antibiotic (30s protein inhibitor)
Naproxen (Naprosyn)
NSAID- Reversible COX 1 and COX 2 inhibitor
Tx- scleritis and episcleritis
ADRS
- increase risk of bleeding complications in eye
- GI bleeding
- cardiovascular events (MI or stroke) (contraindicated in pts with coronary artery disease/ stroke)
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Non-opiate analesic
- decrease motor activity by inhibiting tonic activiity of alpha and gamma motor neurons
- tx- muscle spasms
- ADRs
- drowsiness
- Loss of coordination
- anticholinergic effects
- caution in narrow angle GL
Donepezil (Aricept)
*Indirect Cholinergic agonist*
treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia
- CNS acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- ADRs
- cataracts
- blurred vision
- ocular irritation
- lower IOP
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Potassium- sparing diuretic
- blocks action of aldosterone in late DCT and collecting ducts= increases excretion of sodium and water and decreases secretion of K+
- ADRs
- hyperkalemia
- gynecomastia
- antiandrogen effects
- DES
Metoprolol (Lopressor)
Beta blocker - beta 1 specific
HTN med
ADRS:
- CNS- disorientation, depression, fatigue
- Cardio - bradycardia, arrhythmias, syncope
- Pulmonary- dyspnea, wheezing, bronchospasm
- GI- nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, ab pain
- Reproductive- ED
Methazolamide (Neptazane)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
oral
- Side effects - metallic taste, tingling, metabolic acidosis - bone marrow suppression and aplastic anemia (fatal!!) - malaise, fatigue, weight loss, impotence, depression, diarrhea - myopic shift contraindicated - COPD - pregnancy - sulfa allergy
Trimethoprim (Primsol)
antibiotic (folate acid synthesis inhibitor)
- inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (converts hydrofolic acid–> tetrahydrofolic acid) second step of synthesis
- gram + and - (not pseduomonas)
- effective against MRSA
- ADRs - bone marrow suppression –> anemia, leukopenia, granulocytopenia
Systane
ocular lubricant
Bromfenac (Xibrom, Bromday)
NSAID
Xibrom- contains sodium sulfite- beware with sulfa allergy
Antibiotics to take on empty stomach
PAT:
- penicillin
- azithromycin
- tetracyclines (exp- doxy)
Brinzolamide (Azopt)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
topical - tx GL - sulfa based - ADRs- stings and metallic taste
Loratadine (Claritin)
H1 blocker - second generation
Tx- allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria
ADRs:
- less CNS/anticholinergic effects vs first generation
Amoxicillin (Principen)
Penicillin
gram + and -
Optive
Ocular lubricant
Gatifloxacin (Zymar)
4nd generation fluoroquinolone
Theophylline (Theo Dur)
miscullaneous respiratory agent
ihibits phophodiesterase –> increased cAMP–> increased Epi
beta blockers can mitigate bronchodilatory effects
Diazepam (Valium)
Anxiolytic
anti- cholinergic
- benzodoazepine
- opens chloride channels by binding to GABA receptors= hyperpolarization of neurons in CNS
- ADRs
- sedation, depression, confusion, bradycardia, dyspnea
- mydrasis and nystagmus (contraindicated in narrow angle GL)
Besifloxacin (Besivance)
4nd generation fluoroquinolone - only topical
Cephalosporins (drugs + main points)
Cephalexin, ceftriaxone
- inhibit transpeptidase (inhibit cell wall synthesis)
- 1st generation: gram +
- 2nd generation: gram + and some gram -
- 3rd generation: gram + and -
- ADRs
- hypersensitivity rxns,
- alters absorption of vit K= excessive blood thinning if taking blood thinner
Macrolides (drugs and facts)
erythromycin, azithromycin, clarithromycin - 50S protein inhibitors
Ofloxacin (Ocuflox)
2nd generation fluoroquinolone
Antibiotics effective for MRSA
Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole)
doxycycline
clindamycin
Propranolol (Inderal)
Beta blocker - non selective
HTN med
ADRS:
- CNS- disorientation, depression, fatigue
- Cardio - bradycardia, arrhythmias, syncope
- Pulmonary- dyspnea, wheezing, bronchospasm
- GI- nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, ab pain
- Reproductive- ED
Phenelzine (Nardil)
Anti-depressant - MAOI
anti- cholinergic
- inhibits MAO (respobsible for breakdown of NorE and serotonin)
- ADRs
- GL
- nystagmus
- interactions with tyramine (wine, cheese, dried meat)- causes lethal hypertensive crisis
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Derm med
- reduces size and degree of oil production from sebaceous glands
- ADRS
- blepharoconjunctivitis
- DES
- pseudotumor cerebri
- lid edema
- loss of color vision
- nyctalopia
- cataracts
- teratogenic and contrindicated in pregnancy
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Anti-depressant- selective NorE reuptake inhibitor
- inhibits serotonin and NorE reuptake
- Tx- depression, anxiety, panic disorder
- ADRs
- mydraiassis (caution in narrow angle pt)
- serotonin syndrome
Montelukast (Singulair)
miscullaneous respiratory agent
leukotriene receptor antagonist
tx- asthma, bronchoconstriction, allergic rhinitis
Captopril (Capoten)
ACE ihbitior- HTN med
- prevents formation of angiotensin II and blocks metabolsim of bradykinins (= vasodilation)
- ADRs
- cough
Bactericidal antibiotics
Penicillins
bacitracin
aminoclycosides
cephalosporins
fluoroquinolones
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
beta 1 and beta 2 agonist
short acting
tx- arrhythmias- IV treatment only (no longer used from asthma)
GL warning (b/c increased IOP)