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Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat

Generic NameBrand namePharmacologic CategoryCommon IndicationsEssential Knowledge
Brimonidine (ophthalmic) Alphagan P Alpha 2 agonist Elevated IOP Key Side Effects: Ocular hypersensitivity, Drowsiness, Allergic conjunctivitis, Conjunctival hyperemia, Ocular pruritis **Other Notes: Contraindicated with MAOI therapy
Timolol (ophthalmic) Timoptic, Istalol Non-selective Beta-blocker Elevated IOP Key Side Effects: Ocular stinging and burning
Bimatoprost (ophthalmic) Latisse, Lumigan 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 Prostaglandin analog Elevated IOP Key Side Effects: Eyelash growth, Conjunctival hyperemia, Ocular pruritus, Iris color change, Periocular hyperpigmentation
Cyclosporine (ophthalmic) Restasis Calcineuron inhibitor Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Key Side Effects: Ocular burning, Stinging, Pruritus, Foreign body sensation, Hypersensitivity reaction
Prednisolone (ophthalmic) Pred forte, Pred mild, Omnipred Corticosteroid Opthalmic inflammation Key Side Effects: Glaucoma, Cataracts, 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
Chlorhexidine (topical, PO) Topical: Hibiclens PO: Peridex Antiseptic Topical: Skin cleanser PO: Periodontitis, gingivitis Key Side Effects: Dysgeusia, Increased tartar, Mouth discoloration, Mouth irritation
Clobetasol (topical) Temovate, clobex Corticosteroid Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis Key Side Effects: Burning and dryness of skin, Hyperpigmentation, Secondary Infection **Other notes: Do not use for > 2 weeks, May cause adrenal suppression
Triamcinolone (topical) Kenalog Corticosteroid Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis Key Side Effects: Burning and dryness of skin, Hyperpigmentation, Secondary Infection **Other notes: Do not use for > 2 weeks, May cause adrenal suppression
Pseudopherdine Sudafed Alpha 1 agonist Nasal congestion Key Side Effects: Increased BP, Tachycardia, Insomnia, Restlessness **Other Notes: Sold behind the counter
Fluticasone (intranasal) Flonase Corticosteroid Allergic rhinitis Key Side Effects: Nasal dryness, Epistaxis, Nasal burning, Headache
Triamcinolone (intranasal) Nasacort Corticosteroid Allergic rhinitis Key Side Effects: Nasal dryness, Epistaxis, Nasal burning, Headache
Azelastine Astepro Histamine blocker Allergic rhinitis Key Side Effects: Headache, Nasal dryness, Epistaxis, Bitter taste
Diphenhydramine Benadryl Histamine blocker Allergic rhinitis, allergic reaction, Key Side Effects: Drowsiness, Constipation, Xerostomia, Urinary retention
Hydroxyzine Atarax, Vistaril Histamine blocker Pruritis, nausea, anxiety Key Side Effects: Dizziness, Somnolence, Xerostomia, Blurred vision, QTc prolongation
Cetirizine Zyrtec Histamine blocker Allergic rhinitis Key Side Effects: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache
Loratadine Claritin Histamine blocker Allergic rhinitis Key Side Effects: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache
Fexofenadine Allegra Histamine blocker Allergic rhinitis Key Side Effects: Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache
Olopatadine (ophthalmic) Pataday, patanol Histamine blocker Allergic conjunctivitis Key Side Effects: Ocular burning, Discomfort, Dryness
Promethazine and codeine Phenergan with codeine Histamine blocker and opioid analgesic Cough, cold Key Side Effects: Dizziness, Somnolence, Xerostomia, Blurred vision, Constipation, Respiratory depression *US Boxed Warning: Use with benzos or other CNS depressants (including alcohol) leads to Sedation, Respiratory depression, Coma, Death
Dextrometorphan Delsym Antitussive Cough Key Side Effects: Nausea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Constipation
Benzonatate Tessalon Perles Antitussive Cough Key Side Effects: Sedation, Nasal congestion, Chills, Chest numbness, Bronchospasm **Do NOT break capsule open, may cause choking
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