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OTIC DRUGS
Refers to the medications that are administered directly into…
OTIC DRUGS
Refers to the medications that are administered directly into the ear canal to treat or prevent various ear conditions
MECHANUSM
OF ACTION
▪︎Antifungals work by stopping the growth and spread of fungi in the ear canal, which can lead to infections. They disrupt the fungal cell membranes, leading to the destruction of the fungi
▪︎Antibiotics drugs work by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Depending on the type of antibiotic, they may interfere with bacterial cell wall synthesis or protein synthesis
▪︎Corticosteroids work by reducing inflammation and swelling in the ear caused caused by bacterial or fungal infections. They block the production of inflammatory substances and reduce the body's immune response to the infection
▪︎Anesthetics work by numbing the ear carnal to reduce pain associated with ear infection . They block transmission of pain signals from the ear to brain
▪︎Earwax removal agent help control, soften, or remove Earwax to be easily removed
Editorial 1995 of acute otitis media and glue ear. Drug and therapeutics Bulletin
TYPES OF OTIC DRUGS
Antifungals
These medications are used to treat fungal infections of the ear e.g otomycosis
Examples include: Clotrimazole, miconazole,and fluconazole
Corticosteroids
These drugs are used to reduce inflammation and swelling in the ear caused by bacterial or fungal infections
Antibiotrics
These drugs are used to treat bacterial infections of the ear such as swimmer's ear or middle ear infection
Examples include: Amoxilin, ofloxacin and cephalexin
Anasthetics
These are pain-relieving drugs that help in reducing pain associated with ear infections or conditions
Examples include: Antipyrine and benzococaine otic
Earwax removal agents
These medications control, soften, or remove earwax buildup in the ear canal
Examples include: Antipyrine and benzocaine otic
Combination drugs
These are a mixture of two or more drugs e.g antibiotics and corticosteroids
Examples include: Erythromycin and sulfisoxazole
Gruber P C, Ratna eliminate R 2001 Childhoid fungal infections . Dermatology in Practise
SUDE EFFECTS
1.Irritation/Discomfort/Itiching in the ear
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Earache
- Changes in taste
Weiner J M 1998 side effects of otic drugs and allergies. British Medical Journal
INDICATIONS
●Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections in the ear such, such as swimmer's ear(otitis external) or in the middle ear infectios(otitis media)
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●Corticosteroids are used to reduce inflammation and swelling in the areas caused by bacterial or fungal infection
●Anesthetics are pain relieve drugs that help in reducing pain associated with ear infection or other conditions
Chalishazar U , Williams H 2007 Back to basics: finding an optimal cerumenolytic, British Journal of Community nursing
ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
■Drugs used to treat ear inflammation and infection can be applied directly to the affected ears
■Ear drops containing solutions or suspesions are typically applied on the outer ear carnal
■Before applying ear drops, people should throughly clean the ear with a moisture cloth and dry it
■Unless the drugs are used for a long time or used too much, little of the drugs enter bloodstream, so bodywide side effects are absent or minimal
■Drugs that can be given by otic route include hydrocortisone (to relieve onflammation), ciproflaxacin( to treat infection), and bemocaine( to numb the ear)
Davies A 2007 Nursing care and management of patients with ear infection. Nursing Standard
CONTRAINDICATIONS
.1.Allergies
It is important to ask the patient if they have
any known allergies to any otic drugs
2.Medical history
Before administering any otic medication, the Healthcare provider should evaluate the.patient medical history to determine if they have any underlying conditions, including liver or kidney disease, neuropathy or diabetes .3.Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
Some otic drugs are contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding patients since they can cross milk, which may harm the developing fetus or infant
4.Age
Certain otic drugs may not be safe due to their unique physiology
5.Contraindicatedmedication
The healthcare provider should ask medications the patients is taking they'll may interact with otic drugs and potentially lead to adverse reactions
Lawton S 2007 Adddresding the ear care needs of in different patients. British Journal of Community Nursing
STIRAGE CONDITIONS
Store medication in a closed container at room temperature below 30°C
Away from heat, moisture and direct from light
Keep out of the reach of children
Williams H C 2007 Established corticosteroids drops in storage used once daily . British Medical Journal