Ocular Drug Classes Flashcards
1
Q
Antibacterials
A
- Sulfacetamide
- Fluoroquinolones
- Macrolides (**neonatal gonohrrea / chlamydia)
- Aminoglycosides
- Polymyxins
- Bacitracin
2
Q
Antivirals / Antifungals
A
Antifungal - Natamycin
3
Q
Antiglaucoma
A
Prostaglandin Analogs (PGA) 1st Line
- Latanoprost
- Travoprost
- Bimatoprost
Alpha Agonists 2nd Line
- Apraclonidine
- Brimonidine
Beta Blockers (beta-adrenergic antagonists) Non-Selective: - Timolol - Levobunolol - Caterolol Selective: Betaxolol
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
- Acetazolamide (oral)
- Dorzolamide (topical)
4
Q
Anti-inflammatory
A
Corticosteroids
- Dexamethasone
Immunosuppressants
- Cyclosporine
- Lifitegrast
Antihistamines
- Epinastine
- Azelastine
- Ketotifen fumarate
NSAIDs
- Bromfenac
- Nepafenac
- Flurbiprofen sodium
5
Q
Ocular Lubricants
A
“Keratoconjunctivitis sicca”
- decrease tear evaporation
- protect cornea / conjunctiva ** esp ointments **
- enhance wound healing
6
Q
Ocular Diagnostics
A
Cycloplegics - (anticholinergic) dilates pupils