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BDK DEENT #1
Basic Drug Knowledge Dermatologic, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat Page #1
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Classification | Pharmacologic Category | Common Indications | Key Side Effects | US Boxed Warnings | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimonidine (Ophthalmic) | Alphagan P, Lumify | Lumify: OTC | Alpha 2 Agonist | Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP), Ocular Redness | Ocular Hypersensitivity, Drowsiness, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctival Hyperemia, Ocular Pruritus | CI with MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) Therapy | |
| Timolol (Ophthalmic) | Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol | Non-Selective Beta-Blocker | Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) | Blurred Vision, Ocular Stinging & Burning | |||
| Bimatoprost (Ophthalmic) | Lumigan, Latisse | Prostaglandin Analog | Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP), Eyelash Hypotrichosis | Eyelash Growth, Conjunctival Hyperemia, Ocular Pruritus, Iris Color Change, Periocular Hyperpigmentation, Blurred Vision | |||
| Latanoprost (Ophthalmic) | Xalatan, Xelpros, Iyuzeh | Prostaglandin Analog | Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) | Eyelash Growth, Conjunctival Hyperemia, Ocular Pruritus, Iris Color Change, Periocular Hyperpigmentation, Blurred Vision | |||
| Cyclosporine (Ophthalmic) | Restasis | Calcineurin Inhibitor | Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca | Ocular Burning, Stinging, Pruritus, Foreign Body Sensation, Hypersensitivity Reaction | |||
| Permethrin (Topical) | Nix, Elimite | Nix: OTC | Pediculocide | Lice, Scabies | Itching, Burning, Redness, Swelling of Scalp | ||
| Adapalene (Topical) | Differin | OTC | Retinoic Acid Derivative | Acne | Xeroderma, Skin Exfoliation, Erythema, Stinging, Burning, Pruritus | ||
| Chlorhexidine (Topical, PO) | Hibiclens, Peridex | Antiseptic | Skin Cleanser, Periodontitis, Gingivitis | Dysgeusia, Increased Tartar Formation, Mouth Discoloration, Mouth Irritation | |||
| Clobetasol (Topical) | Temovate, Clobex | Corticosteroid | Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis | Burning of Skin, Dryness of Skin, Hypopigmentation, Secondary Infection | Do not use for > 2 weeks because it may cause adrenal suppression | ||
| Guaifenesin (PO) | Mucinex, Robitussin, Robafen | OTC | Expectorant | Cough | Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain | ||
| Dextromethorphan (PO) | Delsym | OTC | Antitussive | Cough | Nausea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Constipation | CI within 14 days of MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) | |
| Benzonatate (PO) | Tessalon Perles | Antitussive | Cough | Sedation, Nasal Congestion, Chills, Chest Numbness, Bronchospasm | Do not break capsule because it may cause choking |