Ophthalmic (Eye) Preparations Medications

Drug Class: Prostaglandin Analogs

- May cause changes to eye color.

Generic Name: Bimatoprost

Brand Name: Lumigan

* Indication = Glaucoma

Generic Name: Latanoprost

Brand Name: Xalatan

* Indication = Glaucoma

Generic Name: Travoprost

Brand Name: Travatan Z

* Indication = Glaucoma

Drug Class: Beta-Blockers

- May cause decreases in BP/HR;

- Use with caution in patients with COPD and heart failure.

Generic Name: Levobunolol

Brand Name: Betagan

* Indication = Glaucoma

Generic Name: Timolol

Brand Name: Betimol

* Indication = Glaucoma

Drug Class: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

- May cause bitter taste in mouth;

- Avoid in patients with sulfa allergy.

Generic Name: Dorzolamide

Brand Name: Trusopt

* Indication = Glaucoma

Drug Class: Alpha-2 Agonists

Generic Name: Brimonidine

Brand Name: Alphagan P

* Indication = Glaucoma

Drug Class: Antihistamines

- May cause a runny nose.

Generic Name: Ketotifen

Brand Name: Zaditor

* Indication = Eye Allergies

Generic Name: Olopatadine

Brand Name: Pataday

* Indication = Eye Allergies

Drug Class: Decongestants

- Overuse may cause more redness.

Generic Name: Tetrahydrozoline

Brand Name: Visine

* Indication = Red eyes

Drug Class: Lubricants

Generic Name: Artificial Tears

Brand Name: Refresh

* Indication = Dry eyes

Drug Class: Corticosteroids

- May prolong healing of eye injuries.

Generic Name: Dexamethasone

Brand Name: Maxidex

* Indication = Eye inflammation

Generic Name: Prednisolone

Brand Name: Pred-Forte

* Indication = Eye inflammation

Drug Class: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

- May prolong healing of eye injuries.

Generic Name: Ketorolac

Brand Name: Acular

* Indication = Eye inflammation

Drug Class: Immune Modulators

- May prolong healing of eye injuries.

Generic Name: Cyclosporine

Brand Name: Restasis

* Indication = Dry eyes

Drug Class: Combination Drug Classes

Generic Name: Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone

Brand Name: Maxitrol

* Indication = Bacterial Eye Infection

Generic Name: Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim

Brand Name: Polytrim

* Indication = Bacterial Eye Infection