Medications for Allergic Conjunctivitis and Ear Care

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What is the commercial name for Ketotifen?

Alaway

Naphcon-A

Both Zaditor and Alaway (correct)

Zaditor

What is the class of Ketotifen?

Antihistamine + Mast Cell Stabilizer

What is the indication for Ketotifen?

Allergic Conjunctivitis

What is the dosing for Ketotifen?

1 drop into the affected eyes twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Ketotifen?

Pupil Dilation Signup and view all the answers

________ is the drug of choice for allergic conjunctivitis.

Ketotifen Signup and view all the answers

What is the commercial name for Pheniramine + Naphazoline?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the class of Pheniramine + Naphazoline?

Antihistamine + Decongestant Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosing for Pheniramine + Naphazoline?

1 to 2 drops in affected eyes up to four times daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the pregnancy class for Pheniramine + Naphazoline?

B Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Pheniramine + Naphazoline?

Pupil Dilation Signup and view all the answers

Pheniramine + Naphazoline use should be limited to no more than _________ hours.

72 Signup and view all the answers

What is the commercial name for Tetrahydrozoline?

Visine Original Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug class of Tetrahydrozoline?

Ocular Decongestant Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosing for Tetrahydrozoline?

1 to 2 drops in each eye 2 to 4 times daily Signup and view all the answers

Tetrahydrozoline use should be limited to _________ hours.

72 Signup and view all the answers

What is the commercial name for (Otic) Carbamide Peroxide?

Both Debrox and Murine Signup and view all the answers

What is the drug class of Debrox?

Cerumenolytic Signup and view all the answers

What is the indication for Debrox?

Ear Wax Removal Signup and view all the answers

What is the strength/dosage form of Debrox?

Otic Solution 6.5% Signup and view all the answers

What is the dosing for Debrox?

5 to 10 drops twice a day; up to 4 days Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ketotifen

Brands: Zaditor, Alaway
Class: Antihistamine + Mast Cell Stabilizer
Indication: Treats Allergic Conjunctivitis
Dosing: 1 drop in the affected eyes twice daily
Common Side Effect: Pupil dilation
Drug of Choice: Ketotifen is preferred for allergic conjunctivitis

Pheniramine + Naphazoline

Brands: Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-A
Class: Antihistamine + Decongestant
Dosing: 1 to 2 drops in affected eyes up to four times daily
Pregnancy Class: B
Common Side Effect: Pupil dilation
Usage Limit: Should not be used for more than 72 hours

Tetrahydrozoline

Brand: Visine Original
Class: Ocular Decongestant
Dosing: 1 to 2 drops in each eye 2 to 4 times daily
Usage Limit: Should not be used for more than 72 hours

Carbamide Peroxide (Otic)

Brands: Debrox, Murine
Class: Cerumenolytic
Indication: Used for Ear Wax Removal
Strength/Dosage Form: Available as an otic solution at 6.5%
Dosing: 5 to 10 drops twice a day, for up to 4 days

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Test your knowledge on common medications used for treating allergic conjunctivitis and for ear wax removal. This quiz covers various drug classes, dosing information, and common side effects. See how well you understand these important pharmaceutical options!