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A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic steroids are products specifically designed to be applied in the eyes. These products contain corticosteroids and are available as eye drops, gels, ointments and other forms of ocular applications.
Corticosteroids are extremely effective anti-inflammatory agents and are used to treat inflammation post surgery or due to injury. Or they are used to relieve pain and swelling in the eyes caused by other conditions.
See also
Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic steroids:
- Acute Otitis Externa
- Conjunctivitis
- Cyclitis
- Eye Dryness/Redness
- Eye Redness/Itching
- Eyelash Hypotrichosis
- Iritis
- Keratitis
- Macular Edema
- Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
- Rosacea
- Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Temporal Arteritis
- Uveitis
- Uveitis, Posterior
- Vitrectomy
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic anti-infectives are available as eyedrops, gels or ointments and contain antibiotics or antiviral agents. These products are formulated especially to be instilled or applied in the eyes.
Antibiotic eye drops either kill or inhibit the spread of bacteria. They are used to treat ophthalmic bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis or as prophylaxis to prevent infection after eye surgery.
Ophthalmic antivirals act by inhibiting viral replication. These antiviral eye drops are used to slow progression of viral eye infections caused by cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus.
See also
Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic anti-infectives:
- Blepharitis
- Blepharoconjunctivitis
- CMV Retinitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
- Corneal Ulcer
- Eye Conditions
- Eye Dryness/Redness
- Herpes Simplex Dendritic Keratitis
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Keratitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Neonatal Conjunctivitis
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Trachoma
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic anesthetics are agents that act locally to block pain signals at the nerve endings in the eyes. They are available as eye drops, ointments and gels. These local anesthetics are used to numb the eyes before surgery or for certain tests and procedures.
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Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic anesthetics:
- Local Anesthesia
- Ophthalmic Surgery
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
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Medical conditions associated with other immunosuppressants:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
- Anemia
- Asthma, Maintenance
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Behcet's Disease
- Biliary Cirrhosis
- Bladder Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Cervical Cancer
- Choriocarcinoma
- Chronic Active Hepatitis
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
- Cogan's Syndrome
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease, Acute
- Crohn's Disease, Maintenance
- Dermatomyositis
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Eczema
- Esophageal Carcinoma
- Gastric Cancer
- Glomerulonephritis
- Graft-versus-host disease
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Leprosy, Erythema Nodosum Leprosum
- Lymphoma
- Meningeal Leukemia
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Myopathy
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Oral nutritional supplements are products, which contain foods rich in energy and protein. These are generally available as liquid preparations so that they are easy to consume. Oral nutrition products are indicated for malnourished patients who have malignancy, chronic disease and/or anorexia.
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Medical conditions associated with oral nutritional supplements:
- Diagnosis and Investigation
- Dietary Supplementation
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Otic anesthetics are agents that act locally to relieve pain in the ears. Some of these agents are available with other medicines such as analgesics, decongestants, etc. They are generally available as ear drops.
See also
Medical conditions associated with otic anesthetics:
- Acute Otitis Externa
- Ear Conditions
- Ear Wax Impaction
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic lubricants are used to treat dry and irritated eyes.
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Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations:
- Eye Dryness/Redness
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants are products designed especially so that it can be applied in the eyes to treat hay fever symptoms such as runny eyes and redness.
Antihistamines block the histamine receptors and inhibit the action of histamine, which when activated cause runny eyes, redness, itching and so on. Decongestants are sympathomimetic drugs that relieve redness in the eyes.
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Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants:
- Conjunctivitis
- Conjunctivitis, Allergic
- Eye Dryness/Redness
- Eye Redness/Itching
- Keratitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Pupillary Dilation
- Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic surgical agents:
- Ophthalmic Viscoelastic Agent
Otic preparations are products applied to or in the ear to treat conditions of the external and middle ear. These products are used to treat dermatitis of the ear, cerumen build up and ear infection.
See also
- cerumenolytics
- miscellaneous otic agents
- otic anesthetics
- otic anti-infectives
- otic steroids
- otic steroids with anti-infectives
Ophthalmic preparations are agents especially designed to be applied to the eyes. The eye is extremely sensitive and is easily irritated if the composition of the ophthalmic preparation is not appropriate.
See also
- anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents
- miscellaneous ophthalmic agents
- mydriatics
- ophthalmic anesthetics
- ophthalmic anti-infectives
- ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents
- ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants
- ophthalmic diagnostic agents
- ophthalmic glaucoma agents
- ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations
- ophthalmic steroids
- ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives
- ophthalmic surgical agents
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Otic steroids are products that contain corticosteroids and can be placed in the ears. Generally ophthalmic (eye) preparations containing corticosteroids are used in the ears. Corticosteroids are effective anti-inflammatory agents and are used to treat pain and inflammation, and eczema or dermatitis.
See also
Medical conditions associated with otic steroids:
- Eczema
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents are products formulated to be applied in the eyes, to reduce pain or to treat inflammation. Anti-inflammatory agents act against one or more of the mediators that cause inflammation and reduce irritation and swelling in the eyes. Anti-inflammatory eye drops are used after surgery to relieve pain.
See also
Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents:
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal Refractive Surgery
- Corneal Ulcer
- Inhibition of Intraoperative Miosis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Postoperative Increased Intraocular Pressure
- Postoperative Ocular Inflammation
- Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Oxazolidinedione anticonvulsants are used to treat absence (petit mal) seizures. The exact mechanism of action of oxazolidinedione anticonvulsants is unknown.
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Medical conditions associated with oxazolidinedione anticonvulsants:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure Prevention
- Seizures
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
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Medical conditions associated with other immunostimulants:
- Immunodeficiency
- Multiple Myeloma
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
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Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic glaucoma agents:
- Eye Conditions
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma, Open Angle
- Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension
- Intraocular Hypertension
- Postoperative Increased Intraocular Pressure
- Production of Miosis
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Otic anti-infectives are generally available as ear drops and contain anti-infective agents that either have antibacterial or antifungal activity. These agents either kill or inhibit bacterial or fungal growth. They are used to treat bacterial or fungal infections of the ear.
See also
Medical conditions associated with otic anti-infectives:
- Acute Otitis Externa
- Bacterial Infection
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives are preparations designed to be applied into the eyes. They contain steroids and anti-infectives. Steroids are effective anti-inflammatory agents and are used to treat pain and inflammation. The anti-infectives commonly present in eye drops are antibiotics that either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Steroids and antibiotics in combination are used to treat eye infections, which have pain and inflammation component or they can be used post surgery to prevent infections and to treat the inflammation.
See also
Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives:
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
- Cyclitis
- Iritis
- Keratitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis
- Uveitis
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Ophthalmic diagnostic agents are given intravenously to perform diagnostic fluorescein angiography or angioscopy of the retina and iris vasculature. A few preparations also contain a local anesthetic to reduce pain in the nerves of the eyes.
See also
Medical conditions associated with ophthalmic diagnostic agents:
- Diagnosis and Investigation
- Ophthalmic Surgical Staining
A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Otic steroids with anti-infectives are ear drops that have both steroids and anti-infectives. Steroids are effective anti-inflammatory agents and are used to treat pain and inflammation. The anti-infectives commonly present in ear drops are antibiotics, which can either kill the bacteria or inhibit its growth. Steroids and antibiotics in combination are used to treat ear infections, which have pain and inflammation component.
See also
Medical conditions associated with otic steroids with anti-infectives:
- Acute Otitis Externa
- Chronic Otitis Media
- Ear Conditions
- Otitis Externa
- Otitis Media