Ophthalmic Drug Facts 2004

by Bartlett, Jimmy D.; Bennett, Edward S.; Fiscella, Richard G.; Jaanus, Siret D., Ph.D.; Rowsey, J. James, Md.; Zimmerman, Thom J., Md.; Bartlett, Jimmy D.

• ISBN13: 9781574391657
• ISBN10: 1574391658
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Facts & Comparisons

Summary

Designed to teach students how to be consumers of research in their fields, this text is ideal for upper level and graduate level research courses in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Physical Education. New to the Second Edition are expanded statistics problems and data sets, additional statistics and application examples, and computer applications for data analysis. Key concepts are highlighted, and unique and humorous cartoons are used to help illustrate selected points.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	xi
Ophthalmic Drug Chapters
1. Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration	1	(12)
2. Ophthalmic Dyes	13	(12)
3. Local Anesthetics	25	(14)
4. Mydriatics and Cycloplegics	39	(18)
5. Antiallergy and Decongestant Agents	57	(30)
6. Anti-inflammatory Agents	87	(18)
7. Artificial Tear Solutions and Ocular Lubricants	105	(14)
8. Anti-infective Agents	119	(74)
9. Agents for Glaucoma	193	(70)
10. Hyperosmotic Agents	263	(10)
11. Surgical Adjuncts	273	(26)
12. Nonsurgical Adjuncts	299	(10)
13. Contact Lens Care	309	(26)
14. Extemporaneous Preparations	335	(8)
15. Systemic Drugs Affecting the Eye	343	(8)
16. Systemic Medications Used for Ocular Conditions	351	(10)
17. Drugs with Off-label Ophthalmic Uses	361	(6)
18. Orphan and Investigational Drugs	367	(12)
Appendix
American Optometric Association Clinical Practice Guidelines	379	(4)
Excipient Glossary	383	(4)
Manufacturer Index	387	(6)
Chapter Summary Tables	393	(46)
Index	439