Ocular Lecture 1 Flashcards
ocular drugs that inhibit nucleic acid or protein synthesis
antivirals
Ocular viral infections more common in elderly
HSV
Ocular viral infections more common in immunocompromised
CMV
purine nucleoside analog 3% ointment intervenes with DNA synthesis, discontinued from market, treats HSV 1/2 and VZV
Vidarabine
topical thymidine analog that inhibits DNA synthesis DOC for HSV Keratitis, Corneas with lesions only, used with lubricant due to severe dry eye SE
Trifluridine
Topical antiviral, DNA synthesis inhibitor, Gel, herpetic keratitis, off label use for EKC, SE Blurred Vision (b/c gel)
Gancyclovir
Antiviral 200 and 400 mg for HSV1/2 and 800mg for VZV. Prophylactic treatment in patients with history of HSV Stromal Disease and treat HZO, start tx within 72 hours of symptoms,after that, tx is not effective SE: Diarrhea, maculopapular rash, CI in elderly, immunocompromised with renal disease
Acyclovir
Oral Antiviral, , hydrolyzed by esterase liver and GI tract for improved bioavailability, used for HSV keratitis and HZO
Valacyclovir
DNA synthesis and replication inhibitor, Bioavilability of 65-77%, used to Decrease Twofold Duration of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (pain) SE: MIGRAINES, Parathesia
Famciclovir
Antiviral injection, acyclic nucleoside analog, used for CMV retinitis in HIV patients (severe manifestations)
Cidofovir
IV antiviral that inhibits DNA and RNA polymerase, for CMV retinitis in immunocompromised patients, SE: retinal toxicity, azotemia, Anemia, CNS, GI
Foscarnet
Fungal infection common in CLS patients
Aspergillus Umigatus
4 Fungal ocular infections
Candida albicans, Aspergillus, Fusarium, Curvularia
Predisposing factors for ocular fungal infections
CLS, Vegetative Trauma, Immunocompromised
Limited treatment, requires laboratory evidence from spears, scrapping and cultures
Fungal Treatment
Limitations of Fungal treatment
SE’s, Narrow spectrum, Poor penetration, Fungal resistance
Type of antifungal that inhibits ergosterol synthesis
Azoles- Ketoconazole, Miconazole, Fluconazole, Voriconazole
Type of antifungal that binds to ergosterol to interrupt it, binds less to human cells, less toxic
Polyene- Ampho B, Natamycin
Polyene antifungal used to treat candida and histoplasmosis ulcers, orbital infections, and endophthalmitis, has good corneal penetration, SE tissue necrosis, yellow cornea (toxicity), monitor kidney function
Amphotericin B
TOPICAL antifungal polyene, very aggressive tx, DOC for Anterior segment infections (keratitis/blepharitis/conjunctivitis), uses dropper that CANNOT touch cornea, well tolerated, SE allergic rxn, corneal opacity
Natamycin
Oral antifungal azole, topical and oral, second line for corneal ulcurs after natamycin. Less toxic than ampho b, effective against candida albicans and aspergillums, careful with antacids SE papilledema, cross rxn with other meds
Ketaconazole
Azole anti fungal suspension/ sonconj. depot/ oral, effective against aspergillus and fusarium, used clinicaly to treat corneal ulcers and endophthalmitis, Third Line after natamycin and ketaconazole
Miconazole
Azole anti fungal, 90% bioavailability, DOC for Fungal Keratitis, fights against candida and cryptococcus, , SE drug interactions, resistance in HIV, potent teratogenic
Fluconazole
2nd gen broad spectrum azole antifungal, first line against Keratitis by Aspergillus. SE blurred vision PHOTOPHOBIA, altered perception, CI in many systemic medications
Voriconazole
Anti protazoal, Folic acid antagonist -requires supplement- combo with sulfonamide, treats Toxoplasmosis, SE folate deficiency, carcinogenic, skin rash- stop immediately, anorexia, CI in renal and hepatic disease, pregnant, children
Pyrimethamine
Antihelminthic drug, 200 mcg per kg body weight, that targets GABA receptors, treats onchovcerca volvulus, used clinically to treat River Blindness, SE anorexia, constipation, dizzy, peripheral and facial edema
Ivermectin
Anti inflammatory drugs that targets phospholipase A2 to prevent prostaglandin formation, will reduce immune system with long term use
Steroids
Anti inflammatory drugs that target cyclo-oxygenase to prevent prostaglandin formation
NSAIDs
Form of Corticosteroids with best penetration
Acetate
Which type of treatment of corticosteroids crosses the BBB and can cause ovular hypertension and psuedoendopthalmitis?
Intravitreal
Category of treatment that causes adrenal insufficiency, CUSHINGS syndrome, peptic ulcers, osteoporosis, hypertension, muscle weakness or atrophy, stunted growth, DIABETES (causes hyperglycemia), mood changes, delayed wound healing
Corticosteroids
Prednisolone, fluorometholone, dexamethasone, rimexolone, diflruoprednisolone- type of corticosteroids
Ketones - corticosteroids
Loteprednol- type of corticosteroid
Ester - corticosteroids- less SE