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Head, Ears, etc. 1
Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat 1
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Key Side Effects/Other Notes: | US Boxed Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brimonidine (ophthalmic) | Alphagan P | Alpha2 agonist | Elevated IOP | Key Side Effects: ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus Other Notes: Cl with MAOI therapy | |
| timolol (ophthalmic) | Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol | Non-selective beta-blocker | Elevated IOP | Key Side Effects: ocular stinging and burning | |
| bimatoprost (ophthalmic) | Lumigan, Latisse | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis | Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation | |
| latanoprost (ophthalmic) | Xalatan | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP | Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation | |
| travoprost (ophthalmic) | Travatan Z | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP | Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation | |
| cyclosporine (ophthalmic) | Restasis | Calcineurin inhibitor | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | Key Side Effects: ocular burning, stinging, pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction | |
| prednisolone (ophthalmic) | Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Omnipred | Corticosteroid | Ophthalmic inflammation | Key Side Effects: glaucoma, cataract formation, corneal thinning, secondary infection | |
| permethrin (topical) * | Nix, Elimite | Pediculocide | Lice, scabies | Key Side Effects: itching, redness, swelling of scalp | |
| adapalene (topical) * | Differin | Retinoic acid derivative | Acne | Key Side Effects: xeroderma, skin exfoliation, erythema, stinging, burning | |
| chlorhexidine (topical, PO) | Hibiclens, Peridex | Antiseptic | Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis | Key Side Effects: dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation | |
| clobetasol (topical) | Temovate, Clobex | Corticosteroid | Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis | Key Side Effects: 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 | Key Side Effects: burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection Other Notes: do not use for >2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression |