Nursing Central: Ophthalmic Medications

Ophthalmic Medications

General

General Info: See for administration techniques for ophthalmic agents.

Consult health care professional regarding:

Concurrent use of contact lenses (medication or additives may be absorbed by the lens).

Concurrent administration of other ophthalmic agents (order and spacing may be important).

ADRs = adverse reactions.

• Anesthetics

• Antihistamines

• Anti-infectives/Antifungals/Antivirals

• Antifungal

• Antivirals

• Artificial Tears/Ocular Lubricants (sterile buffered isotonic solutions/ointments)

• Beta Blockers

• Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

• Cholinergics (direct-acting)

• Cholinergics (cholinesterase inhibitors)

• Corticosteroids

• Cycloplegic Mydriatics

• Immunomodulators

• Mast Cell Stabilizers

• Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

• Ocular Decongestants/Vasoconstrictors

• Prostaglandin Agonists

• Sympathomimetics

Ophthalmic Medications has been found in Davis's Drug Guide

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