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Opt 631 Exam 1 Drugs
Drugs to know for Exam 1
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Medical
Graduate
09/25/2011

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What is zylet?
Definition
steriod/AB combo --> loteprednol and tobramycin
Term
What is tobradex?
Definition
steroid/AB combo --> dexamethasone and tobramycin
Term
What is predforte?
Definition
steroid --> prednisolone
Term
What is Durezol?
Definition
steroid --> difluprednate
Term
What is Lotemax?
Definition
steroid --> loteprednol
Term
What is mucomyst?
Definition
breaks up mucus (filamentary keratitis) --> acetylcysteine
Term
What is Voltaren?
Definition
NSAID used in Filamentary Keratitis -> diclofenac sodium
Term
What is systane?
Definition
artificial tears
Term
What is alrex?
Definition
steroids --> loteprednol
Term
What is FML?
Definition
topical steroid --> fluoromethalone alcohol
Term
What are considered mild steroids?
Definition
Predforte

FML

Alrex
Term
What is Cyclosporine A?
Definition
used for Thygeson's if it doesn't respond well to steroids; it is an immunosuppressant
Term
What are common AB ointments?
Definition
bacitracin

erythromycin

polysporin
Term
What are common AB drops?
Definition
gentamicin

tobramycin

polytrim

polymyxin B
Term
What is the suffix for fluoroquinolones?
Definition
~floxacin
Term
What makes besifloxacin unique?
Definition
longer intervals between dosing

suspension

reduced resistance

superior potency

Effective against MRSA!!!
Term
What is haemophilus HIGHLY associated with?
Definition
URI and otitis media, esp. in children
Term
What is used to treat haemophilus?
Definition
polysporin
Term
What are the three parts of a drug Rx?
Definition
Name the drug

How the drug is supplied

How the pt is to use the drug
Term
What is polytrim?
Definition
Combo AB --> trimethoprim and polymyxin B
Term
What is polysporin?
Definition
Combo AB --> polymyxin B and bacitracin
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What is OcuDex?
Definition
Steroid --> Dexamethasone

Used CAREFULLY in corneal ulcer tx
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