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08 - Pharmacotherapy

Module 8 Pharmacotherapy

Generic nameDrug Overview
latanoprost Brand name: Xalatan Class: Ophthalmic prostaglandin Indication: Glaucoma Pearls: - Store refrigerated before opening; once opened may store at room temp up to 6 weeks - May cause darkening of iris and increased eyelash growth
travoprost Brand name: Travatan Class: Ophthalmic prostaglandin Indication: Glaucoma Pearls: - May be stored refrigerated or at room temp - May cause darkening of iris and increased eyelash growth
timolol ophthalmic Brand name: Timoptic Class: Ophthalmic beta-blocker Indication: Glaucoma Pearls:
brimonidine ophthalmic Brand name: Alphagan Class: Ophthalmic alpha-agonist Indication: Glaucoma Pearls:
colchicine Brand name: Colcrys Class: Antigout agent Indication: Acute gout flare Pearls: - Typically used to treat acute gout flare-ups - Typical dosing: 2 tabs/caps (1.2mg) now, followed by 1 tab/cap (0.6mg) 1 hour later
allopurinol Brand name: Zyloprim Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Indication: Gout Pearls: - Used to prevent recurrent gout flare-ups - Risk of rash; stop if severe reaction
febuxostat Brand name: Uloric Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Indication: Gout Pearls: - Used to prevent recurrent gout flare-ups - Alternative for patients intolerant to allopurinol
alendronate Brand name: Fosamax Class: Bisphosphonate Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Weekly dosing (most common) - Can cause esophageal irritation - Take on empty stomach with 6-8oz of water. Remain upright for at least 30 minutes.
ibandronate Brand name: Boniva Class: Bisphosphonate Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Monthly dosing - Can cause esophageal irritation - Take on empty stomach with 6-8oz of water. Remain upright for at least 30 minutes.
ergocalciferol Brand name: Various Class: Vitamin supplement Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Also known as Vitamin D2 - Available in low-dose daily (400 - 2,000 IU) formulations - Available in high-dose (50,000 IU) weekly/monthly formulations
cholecalciferol Brand name: Various Class: Vitamin supplement Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Also known as Vitamin D3 - Available as low-dose daily (400–2,000 IU) or high-dose 50,000 IU weekly/monthly - D3 is more commonly used OTC
Calcium Brand name: Various Class: Nutrient Indication: Osteoporosis Pearls: - Available OTC - Best absorbed in divided doses
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