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