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| Generic | Brand | Category | Indications | Side Effects | US Box Warning | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brimonidine (ophthalmic) | Alphagan P (Rx), Lumify (OTC) | Alpha2 agonist | Elevated IOP, ocular redness | ocular hypersensitivity, drowsiness, allergic conjunctivitis, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus | CI with MAOI therapy | |
| timolol (ophthalmic) | Timoptic, Timoptic XE, Istalol | Non-selective beta-blocker | Elevated IOP | blurred vission, ocular stinging and burning | ||
| bimatoprost (ophthalmic) | Lumigan, Latisse | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP, eyelash hypotrichosis | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation, blurred vision | ||
| latanoprost (ophthalmic) | Xalatan, Xelpros, Iyuzeh | Prostaglandin analog | Elevated IOP | eyelash growth, conjunctival hyperemia, ocular pruritus, iris color change, periocular hyperpigmentation, blurred vision | ||
| cyclosporin (ophthalmic) | Restasis | Calcineurin inhibitor | Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | ocular burning, stinging, pruritus, foreign body sensation, hypersensitivity reaction | ||
| permethrin (topical) | Nix (OTC), Elimite | Pediculocide | Lice, scabies | itching, burning, redness, swelling of scalp | ||
| adapalene (topical) (OTC) | Differin | 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) (OTC) | Mucinex, Robitussin, Robafen | Expectorant | Cough | nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, stomach pain | ||
| dextromethorphan (PO) (OTC) | Delsym | Antitussive | Cough | nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation | CI within 14 days of MAOI | |
| benzonatate (PO) | Tessalon Perles | Antitussive | Cough | sedation, nasal congestion, chills, chest numbness, bronchospasm | do not break capsule because it may cause choking |