Ophthalmologic Drug Guide

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Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-11-01
Publisher(s): Springer Verlag
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Summary

This up-to-the-minute, handy pocket reference, Ophthalmologic Drug Guide offers snap-shots of all the relevant information on the whole range of therapeutics agents used in eye care. Using a topic-based approach, both the resident and the experienced physician can quickly find both prescription and OTC therapeutics to match their patients' needs. With an emphasis on such recent developments as the increasingly effective anti-glaucoma agents and the expanding number of anti-allergy and dry eye products, the authors provide busy clinicians with the information they need in an easy access, quick reference format. This useful guide includes chapters focusing on emerging retinal drugs, treatments for age-related macular degeneration and the intravitreal medications used for intraocular infections. A "pocket brain" for ocular pharmacologic agents and OTC treatments. Ophthalmologic Drug Guide gives the reader the latest information in a handy, portable reference and helps improve patient care and patient outcomes. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
Abbreviations xi
1 Antibacterial Agents
1
2 Antifungal Agents
33
3 Antiviral Agents
41
4 Antiparasitic Agents
47
5 Antiglaucoma Agents
55
6 Neuro-Ophthalmology
69
7 Anti-Inflammatory Agents
73
8 Mydriatics, Cycloplegics, and Reversal Agents
81
9 Lubricants and Viscoelastics
85
10 Miscellaneous Conditions 93
11 Anti-Angiogenesis Agents 105
12 Contact Lens 107
Appendices
Appendix 1: Topical Antibacterial Spectrum
121
Appendix 2: Preparing Fortified Topical Antibiotics and Oral Acetazolamide Solution
123
Appendix 3: Antifungal Activity Spectrum
124
Appendix 4: Acyclovir Dosing in Renal Failure
125
Appendix 5: Glaucoma Medication Preservatives
130
Appendix 6: Titrating Topical Drops for Children
132
Appendix 7: Dosing Protocol for Verteporfin (VISUDYNE)
133
Product Index 135
Subject Index 141

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