Opth / Otic

[rph09]

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Friends!
What all the opth / otic preparation needs to be refrigerated??
I know Xalaton (Latanoprost)
Viroptic (Trifluridine) needs refrigeration .Please add whatever you know to this list .Any input is appreciated. Thank you.

 

[aubrey49507]

Azithromycin opth- once out of fridge- good for 14 days @ room temp

Proparacaine ophthalmic solution

http://www.ashp.org/DocLibrary/Policy/PatientSafety/FrozenDrugs.pdf
I used this website to find the information...

A followup question, which opth/ otic products need to be shaken before use? I realize all solutions...but lets start a list...I could see this being a naplex question​

 

[rph09]

Aubrey! Thank you for the link. it's really helpful.

Gel forming solution of TIMOPTIC and PILOCAR gel needs to be shaken once before applying to eye.

 

[alpha2]

Azopt(Brinzolamide) is a suspn- SHAKE WELL