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What is Latanoprost?
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Xalatan (Latanoprost)
Prostaglandin F2 analogue- increases outflow of aqueous humor through uveoscleral route refrigerate For Glaucoma or Ocular HTN SE: Possible color change of iris to brown or dark |
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What is Bimatoprost?
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Bimatoprost (Lumigan) 0.01% and 0.03%
Prostaglandin analog-increases outflow of aqueous humor through uveoscleral route also used as Latisse for eyelash growth For Glaucoma or Ocular HTN SE: Hyperemia |
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What is Travatan-Z
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Travatan-Z (Travoprost)- 2.5mL and 5 mL
Prostaglandin Analog-increases outflow of aqueous humor through uveoscleral route for glaucoma or ocular hypertension Note: contains NO Benzalkonium clhloride |
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What is Timolol Maleate?
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Timolol Maleate (Timoptic)- 0.25% and 0.5%
MOA: lowers IOP by decreasing the rate of aqueous production non-selective Beta Blocker; use BID until IOP is maintained then change to QD CI: COPD, Asthma, Cardiac failure, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock Counsel: Avoid anticholinergics 24 Hr formulation: Timoptic XE (Shake before using) |
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What is Timolol Hemihydrate?
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Timolol Hemihydrate (Betimol) 0.5%
MOA: lowers IOP by decreasing the rate of aqueous production CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR TIMOPTIC non-selective Beta Blocker; use BID until IOP is maintained then change to QD CI: COPD, Asthma, Cardiac failure, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock Counsel: Avoid anticholinergics |
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What is Metipranolol?
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Metipranolol (OptiPranolol) 0.3%
MOA: lowers IOP by decreasing the rate of aqueous production; non selective beta blocker CI: COPD, Asthma, Cardiac failure, 2nd or 3rd degree AV block, sinus bradycardia, cardiogenic shock Counsel: Avoid anticholinergics |
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What is Combigan?
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Combigan (Brimonidine 0.2% and Timolol 0.5%) 5 and 10 mL
Alpha 2 agonist and beta blocker MOA (alpha 2 agonist) : lowers IOP by decreasing production of aqueous humor and increases uveoscleral outflow MOA (beta blocker): lowers IOP by decreasing the rate of aqueous production |
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What is Betoptic-S Suspension?
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Betaxolol (Betoptic-S Suspension) 0.25%
beta 1 selective blocker BID dosing Less stinging and less likely to cause bronchospasm Note: SHAKE WELL |
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What is Betoptic?
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Betoptic (Betaxolol) 0.5%
beta 1 selective blocker |
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What is Betagan?
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Betagan (Levobunolol) 0.25% and 0.5%
Longest acting non selective beta blocker (once or twice daily) MOA: decrease production of aqueous humor CI: COPD |
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What is Alphagan-P?
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Alphagan-P (Brimonidine) 0.1% and 0.15%
MOA: alpha 2 agonist- decreases production of aqueous humor and increases uveoscleral outflow Use TID (8 hours apart) |
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What is Diamox?
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Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 and 250mg tablets; 500 mg Sequels (long acting capsules)
MOA: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Use: open angle glaucoma Also indicated for symptoms of acute mountain sickness in climbers attempting rapid ascent, and adjunctive treatment of edema due to CHF, drug-induced edema, and types of epilepsy Caution: Sulfa allergy |
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What is Neptazane?
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Neptazane (Methazolamide) 25mg and 50mg BID-TID
MOA: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor which decreases bicarbonate ion concentrations in ocular fluid which decreases production of aqueous humor Use: open angle glaucoma and acute mountain sickness Caution: Sulfa Allergy |
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What is Trusopt?
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Dorzolamide (Trusopt) 2%- TID
MOA: inhibits production of aqueous humor by inihbiting carbonic anhydrase |
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What is Cosopt?
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Cosopt (Dorzolamide 2% and timolol 0.5%)
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor with non selective beta blocker MOA: decreases production of aqueous humor Used BID |
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What is Azopt?
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Azopt (Brinzolamide) 1%
MOA: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for open angle glaucoma Used TID Less stinging than Trusopt (dorzalamide 2%) |
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What is Pilocar?
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Pilocarpine (Pilocar, Isopto Carpine) 1, 2, 3, 4%
Pilocarpine HS gel is 4% and used at night time Use: Acute glaucoma and pre/post operative intraocular tension MOA: Direct acting Miotic (contraction of ciliary muscle and pupil) to facilitate drainage and increase outflow by opening the trabecular meshwork Used BID-TID-or QID (rarely QD) SE: Brow-ach and diarrhea |
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What is Carbachol?
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Carbachol drops- direct acting miotic; longer acting parasympathetic stimulant, or cholinergic agonist
comparable to Pilocar (Pilocarpine) |
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What is Salagen?
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Salagen (pilocarpine) 5mg tablets
Used for treatment of dry mouth (TID) Also available in 7.5mg |
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What is Phospholine Iodide?
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Phospholine Iodide (Echothiophate Iodide) 0.125%
MOA: Cholinesterase Inhibitor (increase Ach); indirect acting cholinergic agonist (Miotic) Powder and liquid must by mixed in pharmacy before dispensing Unpleasant, fishy odor... this is normal Available only by drop ship from Manufacturer Miscellaneous product rarely used |
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What is Tobrex?
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Tobrex (Tobramycin) 0.3% Solution and 3.5 g ointment
Use: Bacterial conjunctivitis Aminoglycoside Eye drops can be used in the ear, but not other way around |
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What is Tobradex?
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Tobradex (Tobramycin 0.3% with dexamethasone 0.1%)
Use: Bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion, uveitis MOA: Anti-Inflamatory plus antimicrobial (AG) TobraDexST (0.3%/0.5%) |
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What is Bleph-10?
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Bleph-10 (Sulfacetamide ophthalmic) 10% solution
USE: Bacterial infections, chlamydial conjunctivitis Caution: Sulfa Allergy |
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What is Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment?
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Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment 0.5%- 3.5 g tube
USE: Bacterial infections, chlamydial conjunctivitis Caution: case report of patient taking warfarin with INR that raised to 8.5 |
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What is Ciloxan?
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Ciloxan (Ciprofloxacin) .3% solution or 3.5 g tube
MOA: inhbits bacterial DNA gyrase Use: superficial ocular infections Compare to Ocuflox (Ofloxacin) and Vigamox (Moxifloxacin) |
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What is AzaSite?
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AzaSite (Azithromycin) 1% Solution
Use: bacterial conjunctivitis in patients 1 yr of age and older caused by.... CDC coryneform group G Haemophilus influenzae Staphylococcus aureus Streptococcus mitis group Streptococcus pneumoniae 1 gtt into affected eye (s) BID (8-12 hrs apart for first 2 days), then 1 gtt once daily for 5 days |
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What is Voltaren Ophthalmic Solution?
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Voltaren (Diclofenac) 0.1% Solution
MOA: NSAID- inhibits COX , decrease inflammation Use: Treatment of postoperative inflammation following cataract extraction Some burning and stinging upon instillation |
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What is Nevanac?
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Nevanac (Nepafenac) 0.1% ophthalmic suspension
MOA: prodrug structure of nepafenac- allows for rapid penetration to the cornea and distribution to target sites- potent COX 1 and COX 2 inhibitor NSAID- inhibits COX, decreases inflammation Use: pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery 1gtt into affected eye TID beginning 1 day prior to cataract surgery, continue on day of surgery, and for 2 weeks after |
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What is Acular?
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Acular (Ketorolac) 0.5% soln
NSAID- inhibits COX, decreases inflammation Use: 1. relief of ocular itching caused by seasonal allergic conjunctivitis 2.treatment of post op inflammation for cataract extraction 1 gtt QID beginning 24 hr after surgery... continue thru 2 weeks of post-op period |
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What is Acular LS?
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Acular LS (Ketorolac) 0.5% soln.
NSAID- inhibits COX, decreases inflammation Use: reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging for up to 4 days time/day beginning 24 hrs after cataract surgery and continuing through the first 2 weeks of the post-op period 1gtt QID PRN for pain and burning/stinging for up to 4 days |
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What is Patanol?
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Patanol (Olopatadine HCl) 0.1% solution BID
Pataday (Olopatadine HCl) 0.2% solution QD MOA: inhibits histamine release from mast cells and blocks H-1 receptors Use: Itchy eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis |
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What is Restasis?
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Restasis (Cyclosporine) 0.05%
Use: increase tear production MOA: immunosuppressive agent; partial immunomodulator |
