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OTIC DRUGS
PROLENSA
INDICATIONS ; For post operative inflammation, reduce ocular pains to patients who undergo cataract surgery
MECHANISM OF REACTION: it a non steroid anti-inflammatory drug, its inhibit the cyclooxygenase 1and 2
CONTRA INDICATIONS: Diabetic patients, epithelial keratopathy and pregnant patient must consult Doctor for advise because it is risky
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: instill a drop into the affected eye
SIDE EFFECTS: watery eye, blurred vision, light sensitivity, eye pains and the feeling that there is a foreign object in the eye
STORAGE: it should be stored away from the direct light , in temperatures between 15 to 25 degrees celsius
HYDROCORTISONE
CONTR INDICATIONS: fungal infection, tuberculosis , viral skin lesions, serious infection
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATIO: it applied topical, clean the area before applying the drug
INDICATINS: for both children and adults, apply topical product that they chose in an affected area as a film 2/3 times a day depending on the severity of the condinition
STORAGE: keep it in a room temperature, the solution is good for up to 3 days
MECHABNISM OF REACTION: it an adrenocortical steroid that inhibit the accumulation of inflammatory cells at the inflammation site, phagocytosis, lysosomal enzymes released immediator of inflammatory
SIDE EFFECTS: delay wound healing,irritation, burning of the ski , blistering, thining of the skin with easy bruising
DEXAMETHASONE
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: it is administered intravenously and intramuscular injections
STORAGE: it should be stored in a cold dry place, away from direct light
INDICATIONS: bacterial infection with inflammation in a quot otitis medial and acute otitis externa
SIDE EFFECTS: irritation, blistering, redness & swelling around the mouth, burning of the skin and thining of the skin with easy bruising
MECHANISM OF REACTION: it is a corticosteroid flulorinated at a position of 9, used to treat endocrine ,rheumatic, drematology and allergiy
CONTRA INDICATIONS: active untreated systemic infection, fungal tuberculosis
OTOCAIN
CONTR INDICATION: it is hypersensitive to benzocaine or ester or type of local anasthetic perforated tympanic membrane
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATIOM: It is for topical dermal use and make sure to clean the site before applying octacaine
INDICATION: adult and children older than two years instill 4-5 drops into external ear canal of the affected ear
STORAGE: it is flammable, do not use or store it near the fire or exposed heat
MECHANISM OF REACTION: it reduces the permability of resting nerves to potassium and sodium ion, it competes with the calcium ions for membrane blinding
SIDE EFFECTS: Angioedema, contact dermatitis, teste disorders, occasional burning
TOPICAL DRUGS
NAZENE Z NASAL SPRAY
CONTRAINDICATIONS: it is not for children under the age of 6 years
route of administration Spray in the nostrils
indications: for relief of nasal congestion accompanying acute colds, allergic, rhinitis, sinus and hay fever
STORAGE: Store in a cold place away from light
MECHANISM OF REACTION: It is a sympathomimetic with vasoconstrictors properties which affect rapid decongestant action mucous membranes of the resopharyngeal cavity
SIDE EFFECTS It can cause stinging, burning, sneezing, dryness, stuffy nose and muscle or joints pain
CHLORNICOL EYE OINMENT
CONTRAINDICATION: Patients with known sensitivity or toxic reaction to Chloramphenicol
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: Apply direct into the eye
INDICATIONS: For acute or long term eye problem, eye infection, inflammatory conditions, soreness
STORAGE: store i a cold, dry place away from direct light or heat
MECHANISM OF REACTIONS: It contains hydrocortisone which is anti inflammatory corticosteroids that works by reducing swelling, treat and prevent eye infection, it also contains neomycin which are anti biotics that work by stopping growth of bacteria
SIDE EFFECTS: Temporary blurrered vision, burning, stinging or redness