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HEAD, EARS, EYES, NOSE, THROAT

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