Pharma Eyes

Question 1

Uveitis is an inflammation of the middle lining of the eye called the uvea. What drug(s) would you prescribe?

Answer 1

Prednisone drops to help it heal

Question 2

Keratitis is a Corneal infection that can be sight-threatening, common to contact wearers. What combo drug(s) would you prescribe?

Answer 2

Vancomycin and tobramycin

Question 3

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory response to an allergy in the conjunctiva. What drug(s) would you prescribe? 1st line then second line

Answer 3

H1 agonist first line such as
-Emedastine or Azelastine

Mast cell stabilizers such as

• olopatadine
• ketotifin
• Cromlyn

Question 4

What drug classes should be avoided in treating glaucoma?

Answer 4

corticosteroids
sulfa drugs
anticholinergics
Antineoplastics
Topical sympathomimetics

Question 5

Glaucoma is a disease where the intraocular pressure increases leading to pressure and damage on the optic nerve. What drugs would you use for first and second-line tx?

Answer 5

1st line- Prostaglandin Analogs or Beta-blockers

• Latanoprost or bimatoprost Prostaglandin
• timolol or betrexolol

2nd line- Alpha agonists
-brimonidine

Question 6

What are two unique ADE of prostaglandins such as latanoprost?

Answer 6

iris discoloration

Hypertrichosis-xs eyelash growth

Question 7

Bacterial conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by staph. aureus in adults. In children what are the other top pathogens?

Answer 7

Step. Pneumo
H. Flu
Staph aureus