PHRA 1305 - Ophthalmic and Otic System Drugs

Vocabulary flashcards covering ophthalmic and otic medications, including brand/generic names, drug stems, indications, and safety points from PHRA 1305.

Alphagan P®

Brand name for brimonidine, an alpha receptor agonist glaucoma agent indicated to treat glaucoma.

Timoptic®

Brand name for timolol, a beta blocker glaucoma agent indicated to treat glaucoma that has a gel dose form for night-time use.

Azopt®

Brand name for brinzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor glaucoma agent indicated to treat glaucoma.

Trusopt®

Brand name for dorzolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor glaucoma agent indicated to treat glaucoma.

Travatan Z®

Brand name for travoprost, a prostaglandin agonist glaucoma agent stored in the pharmacy fridge and indicated to treat glaucoma.

Xalatan®

Brand name for latanoprost, a prostaglandin agonist glaucoma agent stored in the pharmacy fridge and indicated to treat glaucoma.

Garamycin® / Gentak®

Brand names for gentamicin, an aminoglycoside ophthalmic antibiotic indicated to treat a bacterial infection of the eye and featured on the KIDs List.

Tobrex®

Brand name for tobramycin, an aminoglycoside ophthalmic antibiotic indicated to treat a bacterial infection of the eye.

Vigamox® / Avelox®

Brand names for moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic indicated to treat a bacterial infection of the eye (Avelox® is the oral dose form).

Pred Forte®

Brand name for prednisoLONE, an ophthalmic corticosteroid indicated to treat inflammation of the eye; a LASA drug available in non-interchangeable solution and suspension forms.

TobraDex®

Brand name for tobramycin / dexamethasone, an ophthalmic antibiotic/corticosteroid combination indicated to treat a bacterial infection of the eye.

Pataday® / Patanol® / Patanase®

Brand names for olopatadine, an ophthalmic antihistamine available OTC to treat allergies of the eye (Patanase® is a nasal spray).

Restasis®

Brand name for cycloSPORINE, an emulsion agent for dry eyes indicated to treat chronic dry eye; classified as a LASA drug and a high alert medication.

Ciprodex®

Brand name for ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone, an otic antibiotic/corticosteroid indicated to treat otitis due to bacterial infection.

Cipro HC®

Brand name for ciprofloxacin / hydrocortisone, an otic antibiotic/corticosteroid indicated to treat otitis due to bacterial infection.

Cortisporin®

Brand name for neomycin / polymyxin / hydrocortisone, an otic antibiotic/corticosteroid indicated to treat otitis due to bacterial infection.

-onidine

Drug stem for alpha receptor agonists used as glaucoma agents, such as brimonidine.

-olol

Drug stem for beta blockers used as glaucoma agents, such as timolol.

-zolamide

Drug stem for carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used as glaucoma agents, such as brinzolamide and dorzolamide.

-prost

Drug stem for prostaglandin agonists used as glaucoma agents, such as travoprost and latanoprost.

-floxacin

Drug stem for fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as moxifloxacin.

Ophthalmic vs. Otic Administration Rule

All eye drops can go into the ear, but ear drops cannot go into the eye!

Prostaglandin Agonist Adverse Effects

Ophthalmic burning, itching, redness, swelling, visual disturbances, irreversible discoloration of the iris, and eyelash growth.

Chronic Ophthalmic Corticosteroid Adverse Effects

Increased intraocular pressure and delayed wound healing.