Neuro Drugs (Otic Agents)

Question 1

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Answer 1

Otic agents usually given in combo w/ steroids to increase effectiveness

Question 2

Antibacterials - Cortisporin Otic, Ciprodex, Cirpro HC Otic, Floxin Otic, CiproDex

Answer 2

Uses: Outer & middle ear infections. Pull pinna up and back on adults, down and back for children < 3. Position pt supine, affected ear up. Remain supine 5 min after med. Med should not be cold, room temp. Adverse = ear irritation, local singing, burning, dizziness.

Question 3

Antifungals - Cortic, Acetasol HC

Answer 3

Uses: Outer & middle ear fungal infections. Pull pinna up and back on adults, down and back for children < 3. Position pt supine, affected ear up. Remain supine 5 min after med. Med should not be cold, room temp. Adverse = ear irritation, local singing, burning, dizziness.

Question 4

Analgesic/Decongestant - Benzocaine & Antipyrine

Answer 4

Uses: mild to mod. pain associated w/ outer or middle ear infections. Pull pinna up and back on adults, down and back for children < 3. Position pt supine, affected ear up. Remain supine 5 min after med. Med should not be cold, room temp. Adverse = ear irritation, local singing, burning, dizziness.