Names and pronunciation
(kee-toe-tye′fen) Alaway, Zaditor, ZyrTEC Itchy Eye, Claritin Eye
PDF page 742
Loading InternPractice…
Drug reference
(kee-toe-tye′fen) Alaway, Zaditor, ZyrTEC Itchy Eye, Claritin Eye
PDF page 742
Func. class.: Antihistamine (oph- thalmic)
PDF page 742
Chem. class.: Histamine 1 receptor antagonist/mast cell stabilizer
PDF page 742
ACTION: A topically active, direct H1- receptor antagonist and mast cell stabi- lizer; by reducing these inflammatory mediators, relieves the ocular pruritus associated with allergic conjunctivitis
PDF page 742
USES: For the temporary relief of ocu- lar pruritus due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair, animal dander
PDF page 742
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity Precautions: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, contact lenses
PDF page 742
SIDE EFFECTS CNS: Headache EENT: Conjunctival hyperemia, rhinitis, allergic reactions, ocular irritation con- sisting of burning or stinging, conjunctivi- tis, eyelid disorder, flu syndrome, keratitis, lacrimation disorder, mydriasis, ocular discharge, ocular pain, pharyngitis, photophobia, pruritus, rash, xerophthal- mia (dry eyes)
PDF pages 742, 743
DOSAGE AND ROUTES • Adult/child ≥3 yr: OPHTH instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) every 8-12 hr
PDF page 742
Available forms: Ophthalmic solution 0.025%
PDF page 742
Administer: Ophthalmic route • For topical ophthalmic use only • Wash hands before and after use; squeeze drops into the conjunctival sac • Do not touch the tip of the dropper to the eye, fingertips, or other surface • Wait ≥10 min after instilling the oph- thalmic solution before inserting contact lenses; contact lenses should not be worn if eye is red
PDF page 742
Assess: • Eyes: for itching, redness, tearing, use of soft or hard contact lens
PDF page 743
Evaluate: • Absence of redness, itching in the eyes
PDF page 743
CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
PDF page 743
Patient and caregiver information: Ophthalmic route • That product is for topical ophthalmic use only • To wash hands before and after use; tilt the head back slightly and pull the lower eyelid down with the index finger; squeeze drops into the conjunctival sac and gently close eyes for 1-2 min; not to blink • Not to touch the tip of the dropper to the eye, fingertips, or other surface • To wait ≥10 min after instilling the ophthalmic solution before inserting contact lenses; contact lenses should not be worn if eye is red • Not to share ophthalmic drops with others • To remove contact lenses before use; the preservative benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses K HIGH ALERT
PDF pages 743, 744
• Adult/child ≥3 yr: OPHTH instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) every 8-12 hr
PDF page 742