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Unit 3: OTC Products Flashcards

1
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OTC

A

Over the counter- don’t need a prescription

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Some ophthalmic OTC products

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

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3
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Kinds of ocular allergy products

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

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4
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Health Canada requires non-Rx drug labels to list:

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

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5
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Contraindication

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

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ADRs+cap colour: Antibiotics

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

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ADRs+cap colour: Prostaglandins

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

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ADRs+cap colour: Antihistamines

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

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ADRs+cap colour: Corticosteroids

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

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ADRs+cap colour: Cycloplegics/Mydriatics

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

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ADRs+cap colour: alpha adrenergic agonists

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

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ADRs+cap colour: beta blockers

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

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ADRs+cap colour: Carbonic anhydride inhibitors (CAIs)

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

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

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Grey
-hyperaemia
-stinging/burning
-corneal numbness

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15
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Correct procedure for administering meds to a px in clinic (8 things)

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-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”?

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-Children
-elderly
-pregnant

17
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Questions to think about wrt dosing?

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

18
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Product names: Antibiotics

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

19
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Product names: corticosteroids

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-Pred Forte
-Maxidex
-Alrex

20
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Product names: cycloplegics and mydriatics

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-Mydriacyl (tropicamide)
-cyclogyl (cyclopentolate)

21
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Product names: Alpha adrenergic agonists

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-alphagan
-Iopdine

22
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Product names: Beta blockers

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-Timoptic
-Betoptic

23
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Product names: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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-azopt
-trusopt

24
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Product names: Prostaglandin analogues

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-lumigan
-travatan z

25
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Product names: Antihistamines

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-patanol
-optivar

26
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Product names: NSAIDs

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-voltaren
-prolensa

27
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Antihistamines: use and examples

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– Both contain an antihistamine as well as a decongestant

-Refresh Eye allergy relief
-Naphcon A
-Visine for allergy advance with antihistamine

28
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Mast cell stabilizers: use and examples

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-used to prevent histamine release associated with allergies

-opticrom
-cromolyn eye drops

29
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Vitamins: use and examples

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-vitamin formulations and omega threes for macular degeneration treatment

-Ocuvite
-Dry omega benefits
-Vitalux

30
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Sympathomimetic decongestants: use and examples

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-They contain naphazoline and are for taking away red eyes

-Soothe redness
-Clear eyes allergy

31
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Diagnostic dyes: use and examples

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-Die on strips for diagnosing anterior eye conditions

-Dioptic sodium Flourescein
-Rose Bengal glo strips

32
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Antimicrobials: use and examples

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-Polysporin has antibacterial properties

-Polysporin ointment and drops

33
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Hyperosmotics: use and examples

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-Salt solution that reduces corneal swelling

—Muro 128 ointment or drops

34
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Artificial tears and lubricants (preservative free drops): Use and examples

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-For patients with preservative sensitivities. has less of a shelf life

-hylo
-systane ultra pf

35
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Artificial tears and lubricants (drops with preservatives): Use and examples

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-Used for dry eye disease

-Thera tears
-Refresh tears

36
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Artificial tears and lubricants )gel or ointment): use and examples

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-Lubricants for night time because they cause blurred vision

-lacri-lube
-soothe night time

37
Q

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

A

About 30 days

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