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Generic | Brand | Category | Indication | side effects |
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Brimonidine | Alphagan P | Alpha2 agonist | Elevated IOP | ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus ON: CI with MAOI therapy |
timolol | Timoptic, Timoptic XE,Istalol | Non-selective beta-blocker | Elevated IOP | ocular stinging and burning |
bimatoprost (ophthalmic) | Lumigan, Latisse | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation |
latanoprost (ophthalmic) | Xalatan | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation |
travoprost (ophthalmic) | Travatan Z | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation |
cyclosporine (ophthalmic) | Restasis | Calcineurin inhibitor | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | ocular burning, stinging, pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction |
prednisolone (ophthalmic) | Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Omnipred | Corticosteroid | Ophthalmic inflammation | glaucoma, cataract formation, corneal thinning, secondary infection |
permethrin (topical) * | Nix, Elimite | Pediculocide | Lice, scabies | itching, redness, swelling of scalp |
adapalene (topical) * | Differin | Retinoic acid derivative | Acne | xeroderma, skin exfoliation, erythema, stinging, burning |
chlorhexidine (topical, PO) | Hibiclens, Peridex | Antiseptic | Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis | dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation |
clobetasol (topical) | Temovate, Clobex | Corticosteroid | Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis | burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Other Notes: do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression |
triamcinolone (topical) | Kenalog | Corticosteroid | Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis | burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Other Notes: do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression |
pseudoephedrine (PO) * | Sudafed | Alpha (α1) agonist | Nasal congestion | Increased blood pressure, tachycardia, insomnia, restlessness ON: Sold behind the counter |
fluticasone (intranasal) * | Flonase | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache |
triamcinolone (intranasal) | Nasacort | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache |
azelastine (intranasal) * | Astepro | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | headache, nasal dryness, epistaxis, bitter taste |
diphenhydramine (PO *, IV) | Benadryl | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis, allergic reaction, insomnia | drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia, urinary retention |
hydroxyzine (PO, IV) | Atarax, Vistaril | Histamine (H1) blocker | Pruritis, nausea, anxiety | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, QTc prolongation |
cetirizine (PO) * | Zyrtec | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | drowsiness, dizziness, headache |
loratadine (PO) * | Claritin | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | drowsiness, dizziness, headache |
fexofenadine (PO) * | Allegra | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | drowsiness, dizziness, headache |
olopatadine (ophthalmic) * | Pataday, Patanol | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic conjunctivitis | ocular burning, discomfort, dryness |
promethazine and codeine | Phenergan with Codeine | Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic | Cough, cold | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision,constiptn, resp. deprssion (dose-related) BW:concomitant use of opioids w/ benzos/CNS depress (alcohol) profnd sedatn,resp. deprssn,coma death ON: opioid cough cold prod. not indicated for pts <18 yos |
codeine and guaifenesin | Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC | Opioid analgesic and expectorant | Cough, cold | dizziness, somnolence, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) Other Notes: opioid-containing cough and cold products no longer indicated for use in patients <18 years of age |
dextromethorphan (PO) * | Delsym | Antitussive | Cough | nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation |
benzonatate (PO) | Tessalon Perles | Antitussive | Cough | sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm Other Notes: do not break capsule because it may cause choking |