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DEENT 1
| Generic | Brand | Classification | Common Indications | Essential Knowledge | Pharmacolgic Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brimonidine | Alphagan P, Lumify | Lumify: OTC | Elevated IOP Ocular redness | Key Side Effects: ocularhypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus Other Notes: CI with MAOI therapy | Alpha 2 Agonist |
| timolol (ophthalmic) | Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol | Elevated IOP | Key Side Effects: blurred vision, ocular stinging and burning | Non-selective beta-blocker | |
| bimatoprost | Lumigan, Latisse | Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis | Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation, blurred vision | Prostaglandin analog | |
| latanoprost | Xalatan, Xelpros, Iyuzeh | Elevated IOP | Key Side Effects: eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation, blurred vision | Prostaglandin analog | |
| cyclosporin | Restasis | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | Key Side Effects: ocular burning, stinging, pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction | Calcineurin inhibitor | |
| permethrin | Nix, Elimite | Nix: OTC | Lice, scabies | Key Side Effects: itching, burning, redness, swelling of scalp | Pediculocide |
| adapalene | Differin | OTC | Acne | Key Side Effects: xeroderma, skin exfoliation, erythema, stinging, burning, pruritus | Retinoic acid derivative |
| chlorhexidine | Hibiclens, Peridex | Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis | Key Side Effects: dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation | Antiseptic | |
| clobetasol | Temovate, Clobex | 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 | Corticosteroid | |
| guaifenesin | Mucinex, Robitussin, Robafen | OTC | Cough | Key Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain | Expectorant |
| dextromethorphan | Delsym | OTC | Cough | Key Side Effects: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation Other Notes: CI within 14 days of MAOI | Antitussive |
| benzonatate | Tessalon Perles | Cough | Key Side Effects: sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm Other Notes: do not break capsule because it may cause choking | Antitussive |