Over The Counter Products Flashcards
What is Over The Counter Products?
Products purchased without a medical prescription
What are Artificial Tears for?
DRY EYES
What are Histamines for?
Allergies : Blocking Histamines
What are Mast Cell Stabilizers for?
Allergies : Stop Mast Cells from releasing Histamines
What does Sympathomimetic Decongestants do?
- Constrict Blood Vessels
- Improve Red Eyes
- Minor Allergy Management
What are Hyperosmotic for?
Reduce Corneal Swelling
What are Diagnostic Dyes for?
Diagnose Eye Disease
What is Antimicrobials for?
Treat mild bacterial infection
What are Ophthalmic Vitamins for?
Slows progression of eye disease
What does Contact Lens Solution do?
Clean, Disinfect, Rinse, Moisturize Contact Lenses
What is the Tear Layer Anatomy
Lipid
Aqueous
Mucin
Causes of Dry Eye Disease
- Aging
- Medications
- Digital Devices
- Contact Lenses
- Lasik Surgery
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Blepharitis
- Reduced Aqueous Production
What is Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
Thickened Meibum
Poor Layer
Tear Evaporation
How do you treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction?
Hot Compress
Expression of Meibomian Glands
Omega 3 Supplements
Artificial Tears
What is Blepharitis?
Inflammation of the Eyelids
Staphyloccus Bacteria
How do you treat Blepharitis?
Hot Compresses
Lid Scrubs
Artificial Tears
Define : Indication
A drug refers to the use of that drug for treating a particular disease.
Ex. Artificial Tears is a treatment for Dry Eyes
(Refresh Tears)
Define : Contraindication
A condition or symptom that makes a treatment risky
Ex. Using two medications at once
Ex 2. Using sympathomimetic decongestants when you have glaucoma
How To Recognize Non Rx Labels?
- Active Ingredient
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Direction
- Inactive Ingredient
- Other Information
- Contact for Questions
Active Ingredient
What medicinal ingredients the product contains and their strength or amount in the product
Purpose
What each ingredient does
Uses
What is the intended benefit for the product
Warnings
Important to read if you have an allergy, a medical condition or pregnant or breastfeeding. Instructions about side effects and when to get medical help may also be included.
Directions
How to use the product safely
Other Information
Lets you know when you need to read a package insert for more information. May also include how to properly store or dispose of a product
Inactive Ingredients
non medicinal ingredients
