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CLINICAL OPHTHALMIC
THERAPEUTIC PHARMACEUTICAL
AGENTS (TPA) QUICK REFERENCE
NSAO Practice Innovations Committee Chairperson Ocular Allergies

Acute Allergy Therapy:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Bottle
phosphate 0.51%, naphazoline hydrochloride 0.051%
Chronic Allergy Therapy:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Bottle
Size Dosing
Antimicrobial Agents

Fluoroquinolones:
Brand
Manufacturer Preparation Pediatric
Bottle/Tube

Aminoglycosides:
Brand
Manufacturer Preparation Pediatric
Bottle/Tube

Polymyxin B Combinations:
Brand
Manufacturer Preparation Pediatric
Bottle/Tube

Fusidic Acid:
Brand Name
Manufacturer Preparation Pediatric
Bottle/Tube

Erythromycin:
Brand Name
Manufacturer Preparation Pediatric Bottle/Tube

Over-the-counter Anti-Infectives:
Product Name
Antibiotic
Preservative


Herpes Infections:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer
Preparation
Bottle/Tube
Anti-inflammatory Agents

Corticosteroid/Antibiotic Combination Drugs:
Brand
Manufacturer Steroid
Antibiotic
Preparation Bottle/Tube
Name
Blephamide Allergan

Maximum Strength Topical Corticosteroid Drugs:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer
Preparation
Bottle/Tube

Moderate Strength Topical Corticosteroid Drugs:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer
Preparation
Bottle/Tube

To Taper Steroids: An important reason for tapering steroids is the rebound effect of local inflammation.
Abruptly discontinuing topical steroids may allow the suppressed inflammation to bounce back. A good
rule of thumb: taper dosage frequency by about a 50% reduction once inflammation is under control.
Example: Q1H for two days, Q2H for two days, QID for four days, BID for four days.

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer
Preparation
Bottle/Tube
Topical Glaucoma Drugs

Beta Blockers:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Concentration Bottle

Prostaglandin Analogs:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Concentration Bottle

Alpha Agonists:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Concentration Bottle

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Concentration Bottle

Combination Glaucoma Medications:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Manufacturer Concentration Bottle
Miscellaneous

Hyperosmolar Agents:
Brand
Manufacturer Preparation Bottle/Tube Dosing
Mydriatics and Cycloplegics:
Generic Name
Trade Name
Concentration
Duration of
Action

Topical Anesthetic Agents:
USP or NF Name
Trade Name
Concentration
Dry Eye Therapy

Temporary Preservative:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant
Castor oil + glycerin 1% + polysorbate 80
Chemical Preservative:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant
Preservative-Free:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant

Gels with Temporary Preservative:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant

Gels with Chemical Preservative:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant

Preservative-Free Gels:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant

Preservative-Free Emulsion:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricant
Castor Oil + Polysorbate 80 + Glycerin + Carbomer 1342
Preservative-Free Ointments:
Product Name
Preservative
Lubricants
White petrolatum + mineral oil + Lanolin Ocular Decongestants
Product Name
Decongestant
Antihistamine Other
Preservative

Source: http://portal.opto.ca/media/all-media-for-provincial-portal/nsao/pdfs-docs/tpa-quick-reference-guide-2009.pdf