Otic and Ophthalmic Preparations Flashcards

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What class?
Instilled in the external auditory canal. It may be used to relieve pain, treat infection and inflammation, and aid in the removal of ear wax.

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Otic (Ear) Preparations

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Various types of preparations are used for the treatment of Otic disorders. There are three categories:

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(1) Antibiotics
(2) Antibiotic and steroid combinations
(3) miscellaneous.

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When otic drugs are applied ______, the amount of drug that enters the systemic circulation is not sufficient to produce adverse reactions. Prolonged use of antibiotic otic preparations may result in a ______ .

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topically, superinfection

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Otic (Ear) Preparations

Ensure there is no _________ before instilling any liquid.

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ear drum perforation

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examples of what class?

(a) Aluminum acetate/acetic acid: Domeboro (otic) treats otitis externa.
(b) Carbamide peroxide: Debrox helps dis-impact cerumen.
(c) 1% hydrocortisone, 3.3mg neomycin sulfate: Cortisporin treats otitis externa.
(d) Ciprofloxacin treats otitis externa.

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Otic (Ear) Preparations

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_____ ointment uses:

1) Used in the treatment of eye infections.
2) ______ are used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, and other superficial infections of the eye.

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Antibiotic

Sulfonamides

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What class of Ophthalmic Preparations for

1) Herpes simplex infection of the eye (Acyclovir (Ophthalmic)).
2) Prevention of cytomegalovirus (Ganciclovir (Ophthalmic)).

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Antiviral preparations

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Lubricate the eyes for conditions such as dry eyes and eye irritation

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Artificial Tears

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