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Meds for the eyes, ears, nose and throat
21
Pharmacology
Graduate
11/06/2011

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Term
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Definition
Cromolyn
Olopastadine
Azelastine
Term
Allergic Conjunctivitis: Pain control
Definition
Tetracaine (pain control- drying effect
NSAIDS- decrease prostaglandin production
Term
Allergic Conjunctivitis: Other Agents
Definition
Corticosteroids- decrease inflammation
Decongestants-Pheniramine/Naphazoline
Term
Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Definition
Sulfacetamide (eye drop, ointment)
Gentamicine (eye drop, ointment)
Term
Viral Conjunctivitis
Definition
Trifluridine
SE:burns eyes
Term
Retinitis
Definition
Usually immunocompromised host
Cause: Cytomegalovirus
Gancyclovir (IV, PO
IV- active infection, switch to PO
Term
Glaucoma: Beta Blockers
Definition
Timolol (eye drop, tablets)
Betaxolol (eye drop)
Term
Galucoma: Cholinergic Agents
Definition
Decreases IOP
Pilocarpine
Carbachol
Term
Glaucoma: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Definition
Decreases volume
Acetazolamide (IV, PO)
SE: metabolic acidosis
Dorzolamide (eye drops)
SE: low systemic effects
Term
Glaucoma: Prostaglandins
Definition
Latanoprost
Travoprost
Term
Otitis Media: Bugs
Definition
Gram +: Strep
Gram -: H.flu and M.catt
Term
Otitis Media: Therapies
Definition
Use PO therapy only, w/ OE use topical
Term
Otitis Media: ABX
Definition
Adults: Macrolide or Fluoro (Moxi, Levo)
Children: Macrolide (eryth, azith)
Term
Cerumen Impaction
Definition
Triethanolamine polypeptide
Term
Oral Decongestant
Definition
Pseudoephedrine
SE: hypertension, tachycardia
Term
Topical Decongestant
Definition
Phenylephrine
Oxymetazoline
Term
How many days should you use topical decongestants for?
Definition
No more than 3 or rebound effect
Term
1st Generation Antihistamines
Definition
Bind to H1 receptor; sedating
Diphenhydramine
Chlorphenrimine
Term
2nd Generation Antihistamines
Definition
Loratadine
Fexofenadine
Cetirizme (low sedating)
Term
Corticosteroids
Definition
Beclometasone
Fluticasone
Term
Nasal Sprays
Definition
Cromolyn Sodium
Ipratropium
Saline (most important)
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