eye ear skin medication

eye med - beta adrenergic blocker - timolol

drops to decrease aqueous humor production > lowers IOP

used for open angle glaucoma, acute angle closure glaucoma

comps: stinging, blurred vision, photophobia, bradycardia, bronchospasms

eye med - alpha 2 adrenergic agonist - brimonidine

decreases aqueous humor production and increases outflow

for long term open angle glaucoma, and postoperative ocular hypertension

comps: allergic reaction, dry eyes, blurred vision, hypotension

eye med - carbonic anhydrase inhibitor - acetazolamide

reduces aqueous humor production, for acute angle closure glaucoma

comps: GI, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, paresthesia, metabolic acidosis

otitis media - amoxicillin

bactericidal, eradicates streptococcus pneumoniae and H influenza - first line for acute otitis media

comps: allergy, GI upset, suprainfection

ear meds alternative for penicillin allergy - cefdinir, cefuroxime, cefpodoxime for mild allergy, azithromycin, clindamycin for severe allergy

eradicate ear infection while preventing allergic reaction

otitis externa (swimmers ear) - ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone

ear drops C=bactericidal, H= antiinflammatory

for bacterial infections of the external auditory canal

comps: dizziness, tremors, rash

topical local anesthetics - lidocaine or RMLA

blocks nerve conduction to reduce pain, for minor skin or mucous procedures, IV insertions or wart removals

comps: CNS excitation, hypotension, allergic dermatitis

topical antibiotics -mupirocin

inhibits bacterial protein synthesis for impetigo and MRSA

comps: local irritation and itchin

topical corticosteroids - hydrocortisone and betamethasone

suppress local inflammation and immune response for eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis

comps: skin thinning and cushing like effects

topical antifungals - clotrimazole

damage fungal membrane

for tinea infections like athletes food, ringworm, jock itch

comps: local redness and stinging