Drug Quiz #3: Stimulants and Eye Drops

Atomoxetine

Brand: Strattera

Class: Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Indication: ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)

Dexmethylphenidate

Brand: Focalin, Focalin XR

Class: CNS stimulant

Indication: ADHD

Guanfacine

Brand: Intuniv, Intuniv ER

Class: Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist

Indication: ER--ADHD, IR--HTN

Methylphenidate

Brand: Aptensio XR, Concerta, Daytrana (patch), Methylin, QuilliChew, Quillivan XR (suspension), Ritalin, Ritalin LA

Class: CNS stimulant

Indications: ADHD, narcolepsy

Lithium

Brand: Eskalith, Eskalith CR, Lithobid

Class: Antimanic

Indications: Bipolar disorder, maintenance and manic episode

Bimatoprost

Brand: Lumigan (glaucoma), Latisse (eyelashes)

Class: Prostaglandin, antiglaucoma

Indications: Ocular HTN, open angle glaucoma, hypotrichosis of eyelashes

Latanoprost

Brand: Xalatan

Class: Prostaglandin, antiglaucoma

Indications: Ocular HTN, open angle glaucoma

Brimonidine

Brand: Alphagan P, Lumify (OTC)

Class: Alpha 2 agonist, ophthalmic

Indications: Ocular HTN, open angle glaucoma, ocular redness (OTC)

Loteprednol

Brand: Alrex, Lotemax

Class: Corticosteroid, ophthalmic

Indications: Dry eye disease, season allergic conjuctivitis, inflammatory eye disease, postoperative pain/inflammation following ocular surgery

Artificial tears (OTC)

Brands: Systane, Refresh

Class: Ocular lubricant

Indication: Dry eye

Ketotifen (OTC)

Brand: Alaway, Zaditor

Class: Antihistamine, second generation

Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis

Naphazoline (OTC)

Brand: Clear Eyes

Class: Alpha-1 agonist, vasoconstrictor

Indication: Red eye relief

Tetrahydrozoline (OTC)

Brand: Visine Redness Relief

Class: Alpha adrenergic agonist, decongestant, vasoconstrictor

Indication: Red eye relief