Other Medications in Eye Care
Other Ocular Medication Management
This category encompasses a diverse array of ocular medications that fall outside standard classifications, catering to a wide range of specialized needs in eye care. These include treatments for cosmetic purposes as well as ocular diseases.
Other Ophthalmic Medications
| Brand | Generic | Dosing | Amount | Ages | Pregnancy | Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bimatoprost 0.03% | qd | 3mL (70 applicators) 5mL (140 applicators) | NA | C | prostagladin analogue | |
| brimonidine 0.025% | qd-qid | 2.5/7.5mL | >5 years | B | α-2 agonist | |
| sodium chloride 5% | q3-4h | 15/30mL (gtt) 3.5/7g (ung) | NA | C | hyperosmotic | |
| natamycin 5% | q1-2h x3d, then q3-4h x14-21d | 15mL | NA | NA | antifungal | |
| oxymetazoline 0.1% | qd | 30 vial carton | >13 years | NA | α-adrenergic agonist | |
| pilocarpine 1.25% | qd-bid | 2.5mL | NA | NA | cholinergic muscarinic agonist |