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Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Side Effects |
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brimonidine (Ophthalmic) | Alphagan P | Alpha2 agonist | Elevated IOP | ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus CI: MAOI |
dorzolamide (Ophthalmic) | Trusopt | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | Elevated IOP | ocular hypersensitivity, burning, and stinging, blurred vision, dysgeusia |
cyclosporine (Ophthalmic) | Restasis | Calcineurin inhibitor | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | ocular burning, stinging, and pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction |
timolol (Ophthalmic) | Betimol, Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol | Non-selective beta-blocker | Elevated IOP | ocular stinging and burning |
permethrin (Topical) | Nix, Elimite | Pediculocide | Lice, scabies | itching, redness, swelling of scalp |
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 |
dorzolamide and timolol (Ophthalmic) | Cosopt, Cosopt PF | N/A | N/A | N/A |
chlorhexidine (topical/Po) | Hibiclens, Peridex | Antiseptic | Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis | dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation |
benzonatate (PO) | Tessalon Perles | Antitussive | Cough | sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm Note: do not break capsule because it may cause choking |
clobetasol (Topical) | Temovate, Clobex | Corticosteroid | Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis | burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Note: do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression |
fluocinonide (Topical) | Vanos | Corticosteroid | Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis | burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Note: 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 Note: do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression |
fluticasone (internasal) | Flonase | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache |
mometasone (internasal) | Nasonex | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache |
prednisolone (Ophthalmic) | Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Omnipred | Corticosteroid | Ophthalmic inflammation | glaucoma, cataract formation, corneal thinning, secondary infection |
azelastine (internasal) | Astepro | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | headache, nasal dryness, epistaxis, bitter taste |
diphenhydramine (PO, IV) | Benadryl | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic reaction, allergic rhinitis, insomnia | drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia |
hydroxyzine (PO, IV) | Atarax, Vistaril | Histamine (H1) blocker | Pruritis, nausea, anxiety | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, QTc prolongation |
levocetirizine (PO, ) | Xyzal | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic rhinitis | drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia |
olopatadine (Ophthalmic) | Pataday, Patanol | Histamine (H1) blocker | Allergic conjunctivitis | ocular burning, discomfort, dryness |
promethazine and codeine (PO) | Phenergan with Codeine | Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic | Cough, cold | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) |
chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone (PO) | Tussionex Pennkinetic ER | Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic | Cough, cold | dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) |
codeine and guaifenesin (oral) | Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC | Opioid analgesic and expectorant | Cough, cold | dizziness, somnolence, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) |
neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone (otic) | Cortisporin Otic | Topical antibiotics and corticosteroid | Ear infections | local irritation, itching, burning |