Frequently Used Medications
Quick reference for common ophthalmic medications
A quick-lookup reference for common ophthalmic medications, grouped by class with typical dosing. It is a convenience aid, so always confirm against current labelling.
Allergy
| Generic Name | Sig | Qty's | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcaftadine | 1 gtt OU qd | 6 mL | — |
| Azelastine | 1 gtt OU BID | 6 mL | — |
| Emedastine | 1 gtt OU QID | 5 mL | — |
| Epinastine | 1 gtt OU BID | 5 mL | — |
| Ketotifen | 1 gtt OU BID | 5 mL | — |
| Olopatadine | 1 gtt OU qd or BID | 2.5-5 mL | — |
Glaucoma
| Generic Name | Sig | Qty's | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimonidine | 1 gtt OU TID | 5-10 mL | — |
| Brinzolamide | 1 gtt OU BID | 10 mL | — |
| Dorzolamide | 1 gtt OU BID-TID | 5-10 mL | — |
| Latanoprost | 1 gtt OU qHS | 2.5 mL | — |
| Timolol | 1 gtt OU BID | 5 mL | — |
| Travoprost | 1 gtt OU qHS | 2.5 mL | — |
Dry Eye
| Generic Name | Sig | Qty's | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | 1 gtt OU BID | 0.4 mL | — |
| Lifitegrast | 1 gtt OU BID | 5 mL | — |
| Artificial tears (various) | 1-2 gtt OU PRN | — | — |
Steroids
| Generic Name | Sig | Qty's | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 1 gtt OU QID | 5 mL | — |
| Fluorometholone | 1 gtt OU BID-QID | 5-10 mL | — |
| Loteprednol | 1 gtt OU QID | 5-10 mL | — |
| Prednisolone | 1 gtt OU QID | 5-10 mL | — |
Anti-infective
| Generic Name | Sig | Qty's | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 1 gtt OU BID x2d, qd x5d | 2.5 mL | — |
| Besifloxacin | 1 gtt OU TID x7d | 5 mL | — |
| Ciprofloxacin | 1-2 gtt OU QID | 5-10 mL | — |
| Gatifloxacin | 1 gtt OU QID | 5 mL | — |
| Levofloxacin | 1-2 gtt OU QID | 5 mL | — |
| Moxifloxacin | 1 gtt OU TID | 3 mL | — |
| Ofloxacin | 1-2 gtt OU QID | 5-10 mL | — |
Using the ophthalmic medication reference
This table is a quick-lookup reference for commonly used ophthalmic medications, grouping agents by class (for example anti-infectives, anti-inflammatories, anti-glaucoma agents and lubricants) with typical dosing information. It is designed to jog memory at the chair, not to replace the prescribing information.
Drug classes are organised so you can scan for the category you need. Always cross-check dosing, contraindications and interactions against the current, approved product labelling for your region.
Is this a substitute for the prescribing information?
No. This is a convenience reference only. Drug labelling, formularies and clinical guidelines, not this table, govern prescribing, and availability and dosing vary by region.
Why group medications by class?
Grouping by mechanism and role (anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, anti-glaucoma, lubricant, etc.) makes it faster to find alternatives within a class and to reason about how agents differ.
Medication information is for reference only and does not replace drug labelling or professional medical and pharmacy advice. Verify all dosing before prescribing. See our disclaimer.