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BENCHMARK DRUGS

Generic NameBrand NamePharmacologic CategoryCommon IndicationsDosage formEssential Knowledge
timolol Betimol, Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol Non-selective beta-blocker Elevated IOP ophthalmic stinging and burning
permethrin Nix, Elimite Pediculocide Lice, scabies topical itching, redness, swelling of scalp
bimatoprost Lumigan, Latisse Prostaglandin analog Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis ophthalmic eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation
latanoprost Xalatan Prostaglandin analog Elevated IOP ophthalmic eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation
travaprost Travatan Z Prostaglandin analog Elevated IOP ophthalmic eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation
dorzolamide and timolol Cosopt, Cosopt PF see individual drug components see individual drug components ophthalmic See individual drug components
chlorhexidine Hibiclens, Peridex Antiseptic Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis topical, po dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation
benzonatate Tessalon Perles Antitussive Cough po sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm ( do not break capsule because it may cause choking)
clobetasol Temovate, Clobex Corticosteroid Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis topical burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection (do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression)
fluocinonide Vanos Corticosteroid Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis topical burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Other Notes: do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression
triamcinolone Kenalog Corticosteroid Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis topical burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Other Notes: do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression
fluticasone Flonase Corticosteroid Allergic rhinitis intranasal nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache
mometasone Nasonex Corticosteroid Allergic rhinitis intranasal nasal dryness, epistaxis, nasal burning, headache
prednisolone Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Omnipred Corticosteroid Ophthalmic inflammation ophthalmic glaucoma, cataract formation, corneal thinning, secondary infection
azelastine Astepro Histamine H1 blocker Allergic rhinitis intranasal headache, nasal dryness, epistaxis, bitter taste
diphenhydramine Benadryl Histamine H1 blocker Allergic reaction, allergic rhinitis, insomnia po, IV drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia
hydroxyzine Atarax, Vistiril Histamine H1 blocker Pruritis, nausea, anxiety po, IV dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, QTc prolongation
levocetirizine Xyzal Histamine H1 blocker Allergic rhinitis po drowsiness, constipation, xerostomia
olopatadine Pataday, Patanol Histamine H1 blocker Allergic conjunctivitis ophthalmic ocular burning, discomfort, dryness
promethazine and codeine Phenergan with codeine Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic Cough, cold po dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) BBW: concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (including alcohol) may lead to CNS depression -- avoid in <18 yrs
chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone Tussionex, Pennkinetic ER Histamine (H1) blocker and opioid analgesic Cough, cold po dizziness, somnolence, xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) BBW: concomitant use of opioids with benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants (including alcohol) may lead to CNS depression -- avoid in <18 yrs
codeine and guaifenesin Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC Opioid analgesic expectorant Cough, cold po dizziness, somnolence, constipation, respiratory depression (dose-related) avoid <18 years of age
neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone Cortisporin OTC Topical antibiotics and corticosteroid Ear infections otic local irritation, itching, burning
brimonidine Alphagan P Alpha2 agonist Elevated intraocular pressure ophthalmic ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus (CI with MAOI therapy)
dorzolamide Trusopt Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Elevated intraocular pressure ophthalmic ocular hypersensitivity, burning, and stinging, blurred vision, dysgeusia
cyclosporine Restasis Calcineurin inhibitor Keratoconjunctivitis sicca ophthalmic ocular burning, stinging, and pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction
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