eye: conjunctivitis ; medications

pharmacology of bacterial conjunctivitis:

antibiotic eye preparations

antibiotic eye preparations: MOA

treat infections of the eye

antibiotic eye preparations: medications (4)

1. gentamicin eye drop

2. chlortetracycline eye ointment

3. chloramphenicol eye drop + ointment

4. ciprofloxacin eye drop + ointment

antibiotic eye preparations: allergy

if you are allergic to one you can use the other

antibiotic eye preparations: common side effects (4)

1. burning sensation

2. itching of the eyes

3. foreign body sensation in the eye

4. crusting of eyelid

antibiotic eye preparations: storage condition ; unopened

store below 30 degree celsius

chloramphenicol eye drops store under refrigeration at 2 to 8 degree celsius

antibiotic eye preparations: storage conditions ; opened

store at room temperature up to 30 degree celsius for 4 weeks

chloramphenicol eye drops store under refrigeration at 2 to 8 degree celsius for 4 weeks

antibiotic eye preparations: special counselling points ; treatment

treatment should be continued for at least 2 days after the eye appears normal

antibiotic eye preparations: special counselling points ; blurred vision

eye drops or ointments may cause transient blurred vision if affected do not drive or operate machinery

antibiotic eye preparations: special counselling points ; contact lens

do no wear contact lens until your entire course of medication is completed

what is pharmacology class for allergic conjunctivitis? (2)

artificial tears

antihistamines

artificial tears: MOA

helps to lubricate the eyes

artificial tears: medications

hypromellose (0.3%)

hypromellose: special counselling points ; blurred vision

may cause transient blurred vision if affected do not drive or operate machinery

hypromellose: special counselling points ; contact lens

remove contact lens prior to adminstration and reinsert after 15mins

antihistamines: medications

naphazoline

pheniramine

what is the MOA for antihistamines?

reduce swelling

antihistamines: contraindications

1. narrow angle glaucoma

2. MAO inhibitors

antihistamines: special counselling points ; blurred vision

may cause transient blurred vision if affected do not drive or operate machinery

antihistamines: special counselling points ; usage

do not use for more than 5 days as it may cause increased eye redness