Ophthalmics Flashcards
uses of glucocorticoids
inflammation caused by: allergic conjunctivitis superficial keratitis iritis post op corneal injury
ADRs of glucocorticoids
glaucoma, loss of visual acuity, delayed wound healing, secondary infection, dry eyes, corneal ulcers, systemic side effects
Examples of glucocorticoids
*Dexamethasone (C)- soln, susp, oint
*Prednisolone (C) - soln, susp
Flurometholone (C)- soln, susp
Rimexolone (C)- susp
loteprednol
steroid + antibiotic combos
polymyxin B + neomycin+ dexamethasone (C)
used for inflammation due to infection
use for NSAIDs
inflammation post op
NSAIDs MOA
inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
NSIADs precautions
cross sensitivity with aspirin
bleeding if absorbed systemically
NSAIDs ADRs
burning, stinging, itching, allergic reactions, blurred vision, dryness
Examples of NSAIDs
Ketorolac (C) - for allergic conjunctivitis itching, post cataract surgery inflammation
Diclofenac (B)
Flurbiprophen (C)- inhibition of intraoperative miosis
uses for Antibiotics
superficial ocular infections such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis, corneal ulcers
All ophthalmic antibiotics effective against
staph, strep, h. influenza
sulfonamides effective against
E. coli, Klebsiella, enterobacter
sulfonamides examples
Sulfacetamide (C)- soln, oint
4x per day - low compliance
macrolides
erythromycin (B)- used in eyes of newborns, oint
fluoroquinolones ADRs
white crystalline precipitates bitter taste corneal staining decreased vision lid margin crusting lid edema tearing photophobia DO NOT USE IN CHILDREN UNDER 18
fluoroquinolones Examples
all end in oxacin, all (C) solns
norfloxacin, ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, ofloxacin, moxifloxacin
aminoglycosides ADRs
localized toxicity, localized hypersensitivity, lid edema, lid itching
aminoglycosides examples
gentamycin (C) - soln, oint
tobramycin (C)- soln, oint
advanced macrolides example
azithromycin (C) soln
broad spectrum, very compliant, long half life, expensive
combo products examples
polymyxin B + neomycin + bacitracin
polymyxin B + trimethoprim (good for kids)
polymyxin B + bacitracin
uses of mydriatics, cycloplegics
only in office pre-procedures to dilate pupils (anticholinergics)
mydriatics/ cycloplegics ADRs
increase IOP burning, stinging conjunctivitis allergic lid reactions blurred vision light sensitivity dry mouth tachycardia headache hallucinations
Examples of mydriatics/cycloplegics
tropicamide (C)- short duration
atropine (C) up to 24 hours, usually avoided