Unit 3: OTC Products Flashcards by Dee Pocha

OTC

Over the counter- don’t need a prescription

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Some ophthalmic OTC products

-Artificial tears
-Contact Lens solution
-antihistamines
-mast cell stabilizers
-sympathomimetic drugs
-hyperosmotics
-diagnostic dyes
-antimicrobials
-ophthalmic vitamins

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Kinds of ocular allergy products

-artificial tears
-sympathomimetic decongestants
-mast cell stabilizers
-antihistamines

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Health Canada requires non-Rx drug labels to list:

-active ingredients
-purpose
-uses
-warnings
-directions
-other information
-inactive ingredients
-contact for questions

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Contraindication

A condition that is a reason to not take a certain drug

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ADRs+cap colour: Antibiotics

Tan
-blurred vision
-itching/burning/stinging
-sweating
-lack of appetite
-nausea/diarrhea

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ADRs+cap colour: Prostaglandins

Teal
-rashes
-burning/stinging/itching
-increased pigmentation

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ADRs+cap colour: Antihistamines

White
-dry mouth
-headaches
-sore throat
-stuffy/runny nose

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ADRs+cap colour: Corticosteroids

Pink
-Decreased vision
-infection
-pain
-burning
-loss of vision

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ADRs+cap colour: Cycloplegics/Mydriatics

Red
-confusion
-dizziness
-fainting
-hallucinations
-pain
-swelling
-seizures

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ADRs+cap colour: alpha adrenergic agonists

Purple
-chest pain
-seizures
-fainting
-increase in BP
-nausea

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ADRs+cap colour: beta blockers

Yellow/light blue
-stinging/burning/itching
-red eye
-tearing
-loss of sensitivity

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ADRs+cap colour: Carbonic anhydride inhibitors (CAIs)

Orange
-fatigue
-depression
-metallic taste
-nausea
-hypokalemia

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ADRs+cap colour: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Grey
-hyperaemia
-stinging/burning
-corneal numbness

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Correct procedure for administering meds to a px in clinic (8 things)

-right px?
-right meds?
-right dosage?
-right route of delivery?
-right time?
-right documentation?
-right reason?
-right response?

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Most at risk for complications if dosing is provided for an “average adult”?

-Children
-elderly
-pregnant

Questions to think about wrt dosing?

-adult or child?
-taking other meds?
-significant health problems?
-maximum dosage that could be prescribed?

Product names: Antibiotics

-Bleph-10: sulpha-based drug
-Neomycin: aminoglycoside

Product names: corticosteroids

-Pred Forte
-Maxidex
-Alrex

Product names: cycloplegics and mydriatics

-Mydriacyl (tropicamide)
-cyclogyl (cyclopentolate)

Product names: Alpha adrenergic agonists

-alphagan
-Iopdine

Product names: Beta blockers

-Timoptic
-Betoptic

Product names: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

-azopt
-trusopt

Product names: Prostaglandin analogues

-lumigan
-travatan z

Product names: Antihistamines

-patanol -optivar

Product names: NSAIDs

-voltaren -prolensa

Antihistamines: use and examples

– Both contain an antihistamine as well as a decongestant -Refresh Eye allergy relief -Naphcon A -Visine for allergy advance with antihistamine

Mast cell stabilizers: use and examples

-used to prevent histamine release associated with allergies -opticrom -cromolyn eye drops

Vitamins: use and examples

-vitamin formulations and omega threes for macular degeneration treatment -Ocuvite -Dry omega benefits -Vitalux

Sympathomimetic decongestants: use and examples

-They contain naphazoline and are for taking away red eyes -Soothe redness -Clear eyes allergy

Diagnostic dyes: use and examples

-Die on strips for diagnosing anterior eye conditions -Dioptic sodium Flourescein -Rose Bengal glo strips

Antimicrobials: use and examples

-Polysporin has antibacterial properties -Polysporin ointment and drops

Hyperosmotics: use and examples

-Salt solution that reduces corneal swelling —Muro 128 ointment or drops

Artificial tears and lubricants (preservative free drops): Use and examples

-For patients with preservative sensitivities. has less of a shelf life -hylo -systane ultra pf

Artificial tears and lubricants (drops with preservatives): Use and examples

-Used for dry eye disease -Thera tears -Refresh tears

Artificial tears and lubricants )gel or ointment): use and examples

-Lubricants for night time because they cause blurred vision -lacri-lube -soothe night time

How long can you store contact lenses in a solution before you need to change the solution

About 30 days