Ophthalmologic Drug Guide 2nd Edition is designed to assist the eye care professional by providing current information on the ever-increasing number of ocular pharmacotherapeutics. Many different classes of medications are listed, oftentimes with pertinent facts. This book presents the usual recommended dose for the medications listed. Clinical judgment should always be used, as all therapy should be tailored to the individual patient. The intent of this manual is to provide therapeutic suggestions once the diagnosis is known. We recommend its use in conjunction with an ophthalmologic reference text such as the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology (Saunders) or the Wills Eye Manual: Office & Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease (Lippincott).Amore complete listing of all mechanisms, side effects, and drug interactions can be found in the product insert, the Physicians’ Desk Reference, and the Physicians’ Desk Reference for Ophthalmology, and should be consulted.
Contents1 Antibacterial Agents
2 Antifungal Agents
3 Antiviral Agents
4 Anti-Parasitic Agents
5 Anti-Glaucoma Agents
6 Neuro-Ophthalmology
7 Anti-Inflammatory Agents
8 Mydriatics, Cycloplegics, and Reversal Agents
9 Lubricants and Viscoelastics
10 Miscellaneous
11 Anti-Angiogenesis Agents
12 Contact Lens Solutions
Appendices
- Appendix 1: Topical Antibacterial Spectrum
- Appendix 2: A Preparing Fortified Topical Antibiotics
- Appendix 3: Anti-Fungal Activity Spectrum
- Appendix 4: Renal Dosing for Selected Drugs
- Appendix 5: Glaucoma Medication Preservatives
- Appendix 6: Titrating Topical Drops for Children
- Appendix 7: Dosing Protocol for Verteporfin (Visudyne)
Subject Index
Book Details
- Paperback: 149 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 2nd edition (2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1441976205
- ISBN-13: 978-1441976208
- Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches