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DEENT 1
| Pharmacologic Category | Generic | Brand | Classification | Indication | Key Side Effects | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha2 agonist | brimonidine (ophthalmic) | Alphagan P, Lumify | Lumpy: OTC | Elevated IOP Ocular redness | ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus | CI with MAOI therapy |
| Non-selective beta-blocker | timolol (ophthalmic) | Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol | n/a | Elevated IOP | blurred vision, ocular stinging and burning | n/a |
| Prostaglandin analog | bimatoprost (ophthalmic) | Lumigan, Latisse | n/a | Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation, blurred vision | n/a |
| Prostaglandin analog | latanoprost (ophthalmic) | Xalatan, Xelpros, Iyuzeh | n/a | Elevated IOP | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation, blurred vision | n/a |
| Calcineurin inhibitor | cyclosporin (ophthalmic) | Restasis | n/a | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | ocular burning, stinging, pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction | n/a |
| Pediculocide | permethrin (topical) | Nix, Elimite | Nix: OTC | Lice, scabies | itching, burning, redness, swelling of scalp | n/a |
| Retinoic acid Derivative | adapalene (topical) | Differin | OTC | Acne | xeroderma, skin exfoliation, erythema, stinging, burning, pruritus | n/a |
| Antiseptic | chlorhexidine (topical, PO) | Hibiclens, Peridex | Hibiclens: OTC | Skin cleanser, periodontitis, gingivitis | dysgeusia, increased tartar formation, mouth discoloration, mouth irritation | n/a |
| Corticosteroid | clobetasol (topical) | Temovate, Clobex | n/a | Psoriasis, atopic dermatitis | burning of skin, dryness of skin, hypopigmentation, secondary infection | do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression |
| Expectorant | guaifenesin (PO) | Mucinex, Robitussin, Robafen | OTC | Cough | nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain | n/a |
| Antitussive | dextromethorphan (PO) | Delsym | OTC | Cough | nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation | CI within 14 days of MAOI |
| Antitussive | benzonatate (PO) | Tessalon Perles | n/a | Cough | sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm | do not break capsule because it may cause choking |