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Opt 222 Pharm
Ocular Pharm book Anti-inflammatory drugs
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02/28/2008

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Term
What class of molecules/drugs best pass through the uncompromised cornea?
Definition
hydrophobic compounds e.g. acetates and to a lesser extent alchols
Term
What class of molecules/drugs can enter a damaged cornea easier?
Definition
hydrophilic drugs, e.g. water soluble salts
Term

What are water soluble salts generally formulated as?

Definition
solutions
Term
What are the more lipid soluble derivatives more often available as?
Definition

suspensions

Term
What determines whether topical, systemic, periocoular, or multiple routes of administration are appropriate?
Definition
The specific type and location of inflammation
Term
What type of administration is most often used when treating the anterior segment?
Definition
topical
Term
What type of administration is most often used when treating the posterior segment?
Definition
systemic
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