Ophthalmic Drug Adverse Reaction and Cap Colours Flashcards
What is the function of Antibiotics?
Bacterial Infections
What are the adverse effects of Antibiotics?
skin irritation
itching
rashes
allergic reaction
What is the cap colour of Antibiotics?
tan
What are examples of Antibiotics?
Bleph-10
Neomycin
What is the function of Corticosteroids?
allergies and inflammation
What are the adverse effects of Corticosteroid?
Elevated IOP
What is the cap colour of Corticosteroids?
Pink
What are examples of Corticosteroids?
Pred Forte
Maxidex
What is the function of Cycloplegics and Mydriatics?
Dilated pupils during an eye exam
Pain control for inflammation
What are the adverse effects of Cycloplegics and Mydriatics?
allergic reaction TACHYCARDIA PHOTOPHOBIA dry mouth headache
What is the function of Alpha Adrenergic Agonist?
Glaucoma Treatment
What are the adverse effects of Alpha Adrenergic Agonist
conjunctival / eyelid edema
foreign body sensation
hyperemia
hypotension
What is the cap colour of Alpha Adrenergic Agonist?
Purple
What are examples of Alpha Adrenergic Agonist
Alphagan
Iopidine
What is the function of Beta Blocker?
Glaucoma Treatment
What are the adverse effects of Beta Blockers?
bradycardia bronchiolitis contact dermatitis hives rashes
What is the cap colour of Beta Blockers?
Yellow
What are examples of Beta Blockers?
Timoptic
Betoptic
What is the function of Carbonic Ahnydrase?
Glaucoma Treatment
What are the adverse effects of Carbonic Ahnydrase?
blurred vision
photophobia
redness
Stevens Johnson syndrome
What is the cap colour of Carbonic Ahnydrase?
Orange
What are examples of Carbonic Ahnydrase inhibitors?
Azopt
Trusopt
What is the function of Prostaglandin Inhibitors?
Glaucoma Treatment
What are the adverse effects of Prostaglandin Inhibitors?
Rashes
increase pigmentation of the iris, lid tissue and eyelashes
What is the cap colour of Prostaglandin Inhibitors?
Teal
What are examples of Prostaglandin Inhibitors?
Lumigan
Travatan
What is the function of Antihistamines?
Allergies
What are adverse effects of Antihistamines?
Dry mouth
sore throat
headache
What is the cap colour of Antihistamines?
White
What are examples of Antihistamines?
Optivar
Patanol
What is the function of Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)?
Post operative inflammation
What are adverse effects of NSAIDs?
slow epithelial healing
corneal melt / perforation
What is the cap colour NSAID?
Grey
What are examples of NSAIDs?
Voltaren
Prolensa
