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Cortisol
Corticosteriod. also called hydrocortisone. Poor penetration. short half life. Standard of corticosteroids.
Alcohol/Acetate corticosteriod
suspensions, best penetration, better effectiveness. alcohol metabolized more quickly than acetate
Prednisolone
corticosteriod. used in eye. prodrug. very effective. intermediate halflife. Good for external ocular inflammation
phosphate corticosteriod
solutions, less effectivness, less irritation. better compliance
Dexamethasone
corticosteriod. long halflife.
Fluorometholone
corticosteriod. fast intraocular metabolism. good for external ocular inflammation
Loteprednol
corticosteriod. site specific, metabolized in eye.
Difluprednate
corticosteriod. metabolized to active product so longer DoA.
disadvantages of ocular administration of corticosteriods
occasional adrenal suppresion, aggravate dendritic ulcer, conj infections, epithelial keratopathy
Other names and strengths of Prednisolone acetate
.125%: Pred Mild, Econopred

1.0%: AK-Tate, Pred Forte, Econopred Plus, I-Pred

Best ability to penetrate cornea

suspension, steriod
Other names and strengths of Prednisolone sodium phosophate
.125%: AK-Pred, Inflamase Mild

.5%: Metreton

1.0%: AK-Pred, Inflamase Forte

steriod solution
Other name of Dexamethasone
Maxidex

steroid suspension
Other names of Dexamethasone sodium phosphate
AK-Dex, Baldex, Decadron, I-Methasone, Dexotic

steroid solution
Other names and strengths of Fluorometholone
.1%: FML, Fluor-Op

.25%: FML Forte

steroid suspension
Other name of Fluorometholone acetate
Flarex

steroid suspension
Other name of Rimexolone
Vexol

steroid suspension
Other names and strengths of Loteprednol Etabonate
.5%: Lotemax

.2% Alrex

steroid suspension
Other name of Difluprednate
Durezol

steroid emulsion
Other name of Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Decadron, Maxidex

Steroid Ointment
Periocular Disadvantages Steroids
Adrenal Suppresion, Subconj adhesions, Allergy, Ulceration of Conj, Exopthalmos, Papilledema
Uses of Steroids Ocularlly
Active Inflammation, injurty to eye, allergic conditions, uveitis, acidic chemical burns
Dosing for Steroids
Severe Topical: q2h - 2 days, taper
Mild Topical: q4d, taper
Severe oral: 60mg Prednisone/day
Mild Oral: 30mg Prednisone/day

Remember to taper!
Non-responsive conditions to Steroids
Degenerative diseases, Congenital macular degeneration (not any congenital), Fuch's cyclitis, Traumatic hyphema, Alkali burns, infectious diseases
Local Manifestations of Steroid Use
Glaucoma, Increased IOP, Cataracts, increased susceptibility to infections, decreased wound healing, uveitis, mydraisis, decreased ACTH release, activation of infections.
Systemic Manifestations of Steroid Use
cushings, stunt growth, adrenal insufficency, peptic ulcer, osteoporosis, hypertension, muscle atrophy, diabetes, mood changes, cataracts, increased iop, decreased wound healing
Contraindications of Steroids
peptic ulcers, osteoporosis, psychosis
Aspirin
NSAID. inhibit COX (part of prost. synthase enzyeme system)
Flurbiprofen
Ocufen. NSAID
Diclofenac
Voltaren. NSAID
Ketorolac
Acular/Acular PF, LS. NSAID
Bromfenac
Bomday. NSAID
Nepafenac
Nevanac. NSAID suspension
Uses of NSAID
treat CME, inflammation, prevention of intraoperative miosis, control pain and relieving symptoms of allergic eye disease
Toxicities of topical NSAID
burning, stinging, irritation, hyperemia of conj. allergies. prolong bleeding. corneal epithelilial breakdown, corneal thinning, corneal melting.
DMARDs
Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic drugs. Can increase risk of lympoplastic cancer.

Methotrexate and TNF inhibitors
Leukotriene Antagonist + Name 2
Binds to receptor, blocks leukotrienes from acting. prophylactic treatment of asthma (not acute).

Tox: HA, dizziness, ab pain, GI upset, cough, nasal congestion, fatigue

Singulair
Accolate
5 Lipoxygenase Inhibitors + Name 1
block leukotriene synthesis. treat asthmatics.

Tox: Ab pain, upset stomach. nausea. anaphylaxis, liver disease, neutropenia also seen

Zileuton
Mast Cell Stabalizers
Prevent Degranulation of Mast Cell. blocks CA++ influx. stops activation of other inflamm cells.

vernal keratoconjunctivits, allergic conjuctivitis, giant papillary conjunctivitis.

Tox: stinging, H/A, nasal congestion. acute chemotic reactions.
Cromolyn Sodium
Crolom (mast cell stabalizer). also available as inhaled for asthma
Lodoxamide
Alomide (mast cell stabalizer)
Nedrocromil
Alocril (mast cell stabalizer). also available as inhaled for asthma
Pemirolast
Alamast (mast cell stabalizer)
Azelastine
Optivar (Anti-histamine + Mast cell stabalizer)
Epinastine
Elestat (Anti-histamine + Mast cell stabalizer)
Ketotifen
Zatidor, Alaway. (Anti-histamine + Mast cell stabalizer)
Olopatadine
Patanol, Pataday (Anti-histamine + Mast cell stabalizer)
Bepotastine
Bepreve. (Anti-histamine + Mast cell stabalizer)
MOA of Antihistamines
antagonize histamine at histamine 1 type receptor. competative block. older has antimuscarinic effects (good for motion sickness, dry up secretions from cold)
Emedastine Opthalmic
antihistamine. selective for H1, potent.

tox: blurred vision, burning, corneal infiltrates, corneal staining, dry eyes, FB, hyperemia, keratitis, tearing, HA, wierd dreams, pruitus, rhinitis, sinusitis, asthenia, bad taste,
older antihistamine/decongestant combos
Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, AK-Con-A
Oral Antihistamines (older)
Benadryl, Dimetane, Chlor-Trimeton, Dramamine (for antinausea)
Oral Antihistamines (newer)
moClaratin, Zyrtec, Allegra, Clarinex, Xyzal
Tox of Oral Anti-hist
Sedation, dizziness, tinnitus, weariness, blurred vision, dry mouth, loss of appetite, palpitation, GI. poisoning can cause paradoxical excitement...
Ocular Tox of Oral Anti-hist
Decreased vision, mydriasis, lower reaction to light, decreased tolerance to CL's, diplopia, photosensitivity (Dimetane), visual hallucinations (Chlor-Trimeton).
Cyclosporin A
Restasis Immunomodulators. KCS with inflammation. increase goblet cells.

Tox: burning. conj hyperemia, discharge, epiphoria, eye pain, FB sensation, pruritus, stinging, blurring.
Pegaptanib
Macugen: VEGF inhibitor. prevents binding of VEGF to receptor. intravitreal.

Tox: floaters, intraocular inflammation, blur, eye pain, endopthalmitis.
Avastin
(monoclonal Ab for VEGF) antiangio. intravitreal

Tox: conj hemorrhage, eye pain, floaters, increased IOP, VD, HTN, intraocular inflmmation, cataracts
Lucentis
monoclonal Ab for VEGF, antiangio. intravitreal

Tox: conj hemorrhage, eye pain, floaters, increased IOP, VD, HTN, intraocular inflmmation, cataracts
Visudyne
Photodynamic therapy (light generates energy, activates oxygen, damage vessel) accumulates with high LDL receptors. good for classic AMD.

Tox: loss of vision, photosensitivity, back pain, allergies
Antipsychotics
Phenothiazines, Chlorpomazine. Prochlorperazine, Thioridazine.

block dopamine and alpha adrenergic receptors.

Tox: decreased VA, paralysis of Accom. pigment deposits on cornea, lens, retina (thioridazine). stellate cataracts. oculogyral crisis (EOM tonic contract, lids shutter)
Clozapine
atypical antipsychotic. antimuscarnic effects. caution with narrow angle glaucoma
Risperidone
atypical antipsychotic.

Tox: abnormal vision, abnormal accom, xeropthalmia
Olazapine
atypical antipsychotic

Tox: conjunctivitis, amblyopia, abnormal vision
Name Antianxiety agents
Diazepam, Alprazolam, Zolpidem, Clonazepam, Busperione, Lorazepam, Temazepam

TOX: decreased tearing. paralysis of EOM, diplopia, nystagmus, decreased corneal reflex, allergies
Ethanol
Tox: EOM
Phenytoin
anticonvulsant.

Tox: nystagmus, dipolia, decreased accom/convergence, mydriasis, allergic, birth defects
Carbamazepine
anticonvulsant.

Tox: frequent side effects, diplopia, blurred vision, heaviness in eye, conjucvitivies.
Valproic Acid
anticonvulsant.

Tox: rare, diplopia, vertical nystagmus, vestibular abnormalities
Barbiturates
depress CNS, can cause ptosis and blepharoclonus
Nortriptyline
TCA antidepressant
Amitriptyline + TOx
TCA antidepressant. increases NE at synapse.

TOx: cycloplegia, mydraisis, dry eye, photosensitation
Prozac
SSRI
Zoloft
SSRI
Paxil + TOx
SSRI.

tox: rare. blurred vision, mydriasis, diplopia, nystagmus, ptosis
Venlafaxine
atypical antidepressant.

tox: blurred vision, mydriasis
Bupropion
atypical antidepressant
Lithium
for Bipolar.

Tox: nystagmus
Anti-parkinsons drugs
L-Dopa (diplopia, blurred vision), Benztropine (cycloplegia, mydriasis)
Opiods
miotic, no tolerance. reversible with Naloxone
Lidocaine (LA)
cranial nerve paralysis
Isoniazid
anti-TB.

Tox: neuropathy, optic neuritis, atrophy, decreased VA. reversed with B6
Ethambutol
Anti-TB

Tox: optic neuritis, VF changes, color abnormality, mostly reversible
Streoptomycin
anti-TB.

severe cases, VIII nerve damage, optic atrophy, visual loss
Rifampin
anti-TB

tox: bloody tears, changes secretion color
Plaquenil
Anti-malaria

Tox: decreased VA, corneal epithelial deposits (whirl-like), bulls eye retinopathy.
Quinine
anti-malaria. in tonic water

tox: decreased VA, iris atrophy, optic atrophy, VF changes
Tetracyclines, Doxycylcine
Antibacterial.

Tox: pigment deposits in conjunctiva. rare: papilledema, pseudo tumor cerebri, myopia, maybe myasthenia gravis
Floroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)
antibacterial

Tox: eye pain, photosensitivity, nystagmus
Sulfonamides
Antibacterial

tox: transient myopia, allergies, conjunvitivites, chemosis, lid edema
5-Fluorouracil
Anti-neoplastic

Tox: increased lacrimation, cicatricial changes, lids, conj, lacrimal gland
Vincristine
Anti-neoplastic.

Tox: ptosis, EOM paralysis. decreased nerve transport mechanisms
Tamoxifen
Anti-neoplastic

Tox: corneal opacities, retinal changes
Diuretics
diuretics

Tox: decreased vision, induce myopia, ciliary edema, allergic reactions, decreased CL tolerance, photophobia
Metoprolol
Beta Blocker.

Tox: diplopia, decreased vision, allergies, decrease IOP, dry eye
Digitoxin, Digoxin
Digitalis Glycosides.

TX: decrease IOP, color vision abnormalities, glare phenomenon, visual sensations
Amiodarone
Anti-arrhythmic

Tox: corneal deposits. lens deposits. optic neuropathy
Corticosteroids
Cortisol, Beclomethasone diproprionate, Prednisone

Tox: increased IOP (mostly with topical), posterior subcapsular cataracts, decreased wound healing, decreaesed infectious resistance
Oral Contraceptives/Estrogens
Tox: retinal-vascular disorders, thrombo-emboli, decreased contact lens tolerance
Indomethacin
NSAID.

TOx: decreased vision, diplopia, color vision, corneal deposits, allergic reaction, hemorrhages
Ibuprofen
NSAID.

rare reactions
Allopurinol
anti-arthritis

Tox: decreased VA, possible cataracts, allergic reaction
Gold Compounds
Anti-arthritis.

Tox: deposits on mucous membranes, not serious, allergies
Auro-thio-glucose
Anti-arthritis
Tox of Oxygen
Retrolental Fibroplasia
Tox of Ergot Alkaloids
Vasoconstriction
Tox of Excess Vit. A
enlarged blind spot, retinal hemorrhage, pseudotumor cerebri
Isotretinoin Tox
Vit a analog for acne

Tox: corneal opacities, keratitis, corneal neo, dry eye, blepharoconjunctivitis
Viagra + Cialis
PDE5 inhibitors.

Tox: mild transient color vision impairment. loss of vision from NAION
Flomax
for benign prostatic hypertrophy. alpha 1 adrenerginc blocker. relaxes smooth muscle and improves urine flow

Tox: intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
Tox of stimulates, ampheatmine, cocaine
Mydriasis, Increased IOP, hallucinations, decreased vision
Tox of Weed
conjunctivitis, decreased visual coordination, decreased IOP, color flashes