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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Boric Acid Drug Classification: -Blocker Average adult dose: 1-2 drops twice daily Average pediatric dose: N/A System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Boric Acid is used as an eye wash to cleanse or irrigate the eyes. It also helps to remove pollutants from the eye such as smog, chlorine, or other chemicals.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Call your doctor at once if you have serious side effects such as severe burning or stinging in the eyes, vision changes that last for several hours, or if your eye condition gets worse after using boric acid.

Precautions: Do not use boric acid while you are wearing contact lenses.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Azopt Drug Classification: Carbonic Inhibitor Average adult dose: 1 drop thrice daily Average pediatric dose: N/A System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Azopt reduces the amount of fluid in the eye. It is used to treat causes of high blood pressure in the eye.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Stop using Azopt and call your doctor if you experience swelling or redness of your eyelids, eye redness, discomfort, sensitivity to light, fever, sore throat, peeling skin, or pain in your upper stomach.

Precautions: Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to see clearly.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Clear Eyes Drug Classification: Sympathomimetic Average adult dose: 1-2 drops in effected eye up to 4 times daily Average pediatric dose: 1-2 drops in effected eye up to 4 times daily System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Clear Eyes causes constriction of blood vessels in the eye. It is used to relieve redness, burning, irritation, and dryness of the eyes.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Stop using Clear Eyes at once and call your doctor if you experience severe headaches, buzzing in your eyes, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, nervousness, nausea, cold feeling, and heartbeats.

Precautions: Do not use Clear Eyes while wearing contact lenses. Do not use any other eye medications while on this.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Atropine Drug Classification: Anticholinergic Average adult dose: 1-2 drops in the eye(s) four times daily Average pediatric dose: N/A System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Atropine is used to dilate your pupil in post-surgery situations in which this may be helpful.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Stop using atropine and seek emergency medical attention if you have an allergic reaction, and irregular or fast heart rate, hallucinations or unusual behavior, or a swollen or distended stomach.

Precautions: Protect your eyes when you are going to be in bright light. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Prednisone Drug Classification: Glucocorticoid Average adult dose: 60 mg per day Average pediatric dose: 20 mg trice daily System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Prednisone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic reactions and inflammation of the white outer layer of the eyes.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Call your doctor if you experience blurred vision, eye pain, seeing halos around lights, swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling shortness of breath, severe depression, unusual thoughts or behavior, seizure, or bloody stools.

Precautions: Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Cerumenex Drug Classification: Surfactant Average adult dose: Fill ear canal and rinse after 15 minutes Average pediatric dose: N/A System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Cerumenex is used to break down and loosen earwax that has built up inside the ear canal.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Stop using Cerumenex and call your doctor immediately if you experience severe itching, burning, or irritation of the ear, or itching, crusting, or scaling of the skin around your ear.

Precautions: Avoid allowing this medication to get on the inside of your ear. Do not use any other ear drops.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Antivert Drug Classification: Antihistamine Average adult dose: 25-50 mg 1 hour prior to departure Average pediatric dose: N/A System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Antivert is used to treat dizziness caused by certain inner ear problems.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Get emergency help if you experience an allergic reaction; other, less serious, side effects include blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, or drowsiness.

Precautions: Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Otex Ear Drops Drug Classification: ? Average adult dose: 5 drops in the ear twice daily Average pediatric dose: 5 drops in the ear daily System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Otex is used to help remove hardened wax from the ear canal.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Otex can cause a temporary mild bubbling sensation in the ear, loss of hearing, dizziness, unpleasant taste, discomfort, or irritation or pain.

Precautions: Do not use Otex if you are allergic to urea hydrogen peroxide or any of the other ingredients of Otex.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Pseudoephedrine Drug Classification: Antihistamine Average adult dose: 10 mL every 4 hours Average pediatric dose: 5 mL every 4 hours System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

Therapeutic effects: Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears.

Adverse reactions & side effects: Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, or chills.

Precautions: Avoid taking pseudoephedrine if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants.

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Student Name: Esther Fields Course Listing: MOT 135 Drug Name: Drug Classification: Average adult dose: Average pediatric dose: System: Senses Term: Fall 2012

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