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BG11 eyes/adhd
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Pharmacology
Graduate
03/01/2012

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Term

 

Travatan, Travatan Z

Definition

 

Travoprost

 

eye drops

 

for glaucoma, reduces intraocular pressure, stimulates prostaglandin receptor

 

may change pigmentation of eyelashes and iris

Term

 

timoptic Timoptic XR

Definition

 

Timolol Maleate

 

eye drop

 

for glaucoma

 

dec intraocular pressure, non-selective beta blocker

dec aqueous humor formation + inc outflow

 

Term

 

Xalatan

Definition

 

Latanoprost

 

eye drop

 

for glaucoma

 

dec intraocular pressure, prostaglandin agonist, inc outlfow of aqueous humor

may change pigmentation of eyelashes/iris

Term

 

Cosopt

Definition

 

Dorzolamide + Timolol Maleate

 

eye drop for glaucoma, dec eye pressure

 

inhibits carbonic anhydrase = dec aqueous humor secretion/beta blocker

Term

 

Restasis

Definition

 

Cyclosporine Emulsion

 

eye drop, for increasing tear production,

 

in pts w dry eye due to ocular inflammation due to keratoconjuctivitis sicca

 

a potent immunosuppressant, not absorbed systemicly, do not use w active eye infections

Term

 

Alphagan P

Definition

 

Brimonidine Tartrate

 

eye drop, for glaucoma

 

dec intraocular pressure, an alpha 2 agonist

dec aqueous humor production + inc outlfow

 

contra-in pt using MAOI

Term

 

Lumigan

Definition

 

Bimatoprost

 

eye drop for glaucoma

 

dec intraocular pressure, prostaglandin R agonist, inc outflow

 

may change permanantly pigmentation of eyelashes and iris

 

Term

 

Ritalin, Methylin, Metadate

Definition

 

Methylphenidate

 

for ADHD, narcolepsy,

do not use w/ MAOI = HTN crisis, contraindicated in society,

Term

 

Concerta

Definition

 

Methyphenidate Hydrochloride ER

 

for ADHD,

do not use w MAOI = HTN crisis

Term

 

Vyvanse

Definition

 

Lisdexamfetamine prodrug of dexamphetamine

 

for ADHD, works faster than dexamphetamine

 

do not use w/ MAOI, cardiovascular dx, severe HTN, glaucoma, anxiety, pt hx drug abuse, bipolar, sz,

Term

 

Focalin, Focalin XR

Definition

 

Dexmethylphenidate

 

for ADHD, the D enantiomer of methlyphenidate

 

don't use w/ MAOI, anxiety, tension, glaucoma, tics, tourettes, severe HTN,

Term

 

Strattera

Definition

 

Atomoxetine

 

for ADHD w or w/o anxiety disorder,

 

don't use w/ MAOI, narrow angle glaucoma,

Term

 

Adderall, Adderall XR

Definition

 

Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine

 

for narcolepsy, ADHD

 

do not use w/ MAOI, CVD, HTN, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, agitation, hx drug abuse,

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