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Ophthalmic / Otic Meds Flashcards

1
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Bimatoprost

A

Lumigan, prostaglandin analogs

Glaucoma

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2
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Latanoprost

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Xalatan, prostaglandin analogs

Glaucoma

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3
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Travopost

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Travatan Z, prostaglandin analogs

Glaucoma

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4
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Levobunolol

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Betagan, beta-blocker

Glaucoma

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5
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Timolol

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Betimol, beta-blocker

Glaucoma

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6
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This class may cause changes to eye color

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Prostaglandin analogs

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7
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This class may cause decreases in BP/HR, and caution should be used with COPD or heart failure patients

A

Beta-blockers

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8
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Dorzolamide

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Trusopt, anhydrase inhibitor

Glaucoma

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9
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Brimonidine

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Alphagan P, alpha 2 agonist

Glaucoma

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10
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Ketotifen

A

Zaditor, antihistamine

Eye allergy

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11
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Olopatadine

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Pataday, antihistamine

Eye allergy

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12
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Tetrahydrozoline

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Visine, decongestant

Red eyes

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13
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Artificial tears

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Refresh, lubricant

Dry eyes

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14
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Dexamethasone

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Maxidex, corticosteroid

Eye inflammation

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15
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Prednisolone

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Pred-Forte, corticosteroid

Eye inflammation

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16
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This class may cause a bitter taste, and should be avoided in patients with a sulfonamide/sulfa allergy

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Anhydrase inhibitors

Ex. dorzolamide (Trusopt)

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17
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This class may cause a runny nose

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Antihistamine

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18
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Overuse of this drug class can cause more redness

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Decongestants

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19
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These drug classes may prolong healing of eye injuries

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Corticosteroids, NSAIDs

20
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Ketorolac

A

Acular, NSAIDs

Eye inflammation

21
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Cyclosporine

A

Restasis, immune modulator

Dry eyes

22
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Neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethosone

A

Maxitrol, combo drug

Bacterial eye infection

Aminoglycoside, polypeptide antibiotic, corticosteroid

23
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Polymyxin B/trimethroprim

A

Polytrim, combo drug

Bacterial eye infection

Polypeptide antibiotic, dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor

24
Q

What is a LASA med?

A

Look-alike, sound-alike meds

25
Q

These ophthalmic meds are LASA meds (4)

A

Dexamethasone (Maxidex)
Prednisolone (Pred-Forte)
Ketorolac (Acular)
Cyclosporine (Restasis)

26
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Ophthalmic LASA med similarities: (4)

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Ketorolac: Ketalar, ketamine, methadone

Cyclosporine: cyclophosphamide, cycloserine, cyclosporine modified

Dexamethasone: dexemedtomidine

Prednisolone: prednisone

27
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This med should be stored in the fridge when unopened, but can be stored at room temp for up to 6 weeks after opening

A

Latanoprost (Xalatan)

28
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This med should be avoided in patients with a sulfite allergy

A

Levobunolol (Betagan)T

29
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This med should be avoided in patients with a sulfa allergy

A

Dorzolamide

30
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Brinzolamide

A

Azopt, anhydrase inhibitor

Glaucoma

31
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Carbamide peroxide

A

Debrox, cerumenolytics

Earwax remover

32
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Dimenhydrinate

A

Dramamine, antihistamine

Motion sickness, vertigo

33
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Meclizine

A

Antivert, antihistamine

Motion sickness, vertigo

34
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These 2 otic meds are Beers Meds

A

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

Meclizine (Antivert)

35
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These 2 otic meds are LASA meds

A

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine): diphenhydramine

Meclizine (Antivert): Axert

36
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These 2 otic meds are available in oral or injectable forms

A

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

Meclizine (Antivert)

37
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Ciproflaxin / dexamethasone

A

Ciprodex; combo drug

Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory

38
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Common side effects of oral antihistamines (2)

A

Drowsiness, dry mouth

39
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Common side effects of otic antibiotics (2)

A

Itching and pain in the ear canal

40
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This otic antihistamine can interact with other drugs and increase sedating and anticholinergic effects

A

Meclizine (Antivert)

41
Q

Meclizine should be used with caution in this special population

A

Older adults

42
Q

AU, AD, and AS are for the:

43
Q

OU, OD, and OS are for the:

A

Ophthalmic meds

44
Q

Carbamide peroxide should not be used if…

A

The eardrum is ruptured

45
Q

Pilocarpine

A

Isopto Carpine

Glaucoma

46
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Brimonidine/timolol

A

Combigan, combo drug

Glaucoma

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