LAST Class participation assignment! : )

—due July 24
Although not addressed in this chapter, allergies can affect the eyes. What drugs are available for the treatment of allergies as EYE DROPS. Find and briefly describe at least one OTC and one prescription med.

Ch 48 Drug Cards

Prepare drug cards:
- latanoprost (Xalatan)
- timolol (Timoptic, Timoptic XE)
- Cycloplegic drugs—basic info onlyMydriatic drugs—basic info only

Class Participation Assignment

—due July 23
How does Ethinyl estradiol (Ortho Tri-Cyclen-28) help fight acne? Ie what is the mechanism of action as it relates to the SKIN?

Ch 47 drug cards

Prepare drug cards for:
- Lindane (Kwell, Scabene)
- Benzocaine (Solarcaine)
- Benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Fostex)
- Tretinoin (Retin-A)
- Isotretinoin (Accutane)
- Ethinyl estradiol (Ortho Tri-Cyclen-28)
- Isotretinoin/13-cis-retinoic acid (Accutane)ONE general card for dermatitis and psoriasis

Web Assignment 16

—posting due by July 22
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is gaining popularity as an anti-arthritic. Interestingly, it has been used as a feed supplement for joint problems in horses for over a decade.
What is it? Is it effective?
Is it used in combination with other supplements?
Find me some good information about MSM!
Should we take it? Is it “snake oil”?

Ch 46 Drug Cards

Prepare drug cards:
- ONE for hyppocalcemia (calcium salts, oral Ca supplements, calcium gluconate (Kalcinate)
- ONE for osteomalacia (Ca supplements & Vit. D, calcitriol (Calcijex, Rocaltrol)
- Raloxifene (Evista)
- Etidronate (Didronel)
- Calcitonin nasal spray
- hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil)
- ONE card for gout (acute) NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, Uric acid inhibitors, Glucocorticoids, colchicines (Novocolchine)

Web Assignment 15

—posting due by July 21

Cyclobenzaprine (Cycloflex, Flexeril) is indicated for use in the treatment of fibromyalgia. What is fibromyalgia? Causes? Symptoms? Treatments? How do the treatments differ—ie how are the prescribed drugs different? The same? (ie their mechanisms of action)
One good source is http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/fibromyalgia_benzo.html .

Be sure not to copy directly—and find some other good resources.