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Brimonidine (1) · Cefuroxime (axetil oral, sodium IV) (1) · Ciprofloxacin (1) · Famotidine (1) · Fluorouracil (5-FU) (1) · Hydrochlorothiazide (1) · Ketotifen (1) · Loperamide (1) · Metronidazole (1) · Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (1) · Tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid, ATRA) (1)

Alphagan P (ophthalmic glaucoma), Mirvaso (topical rosacea) (1) · Ceftin (oral), Zinacef (IV) (1) · Cipro, Cipro XR, Ciloxan (ophthalmic) (1) · Efudex (topical), Carac (topical), Fluoroplex (topical); generic IV (1) · Flagyl, Metrocream, Metrogel, Metrogel-Vaginal, Noritate (1) · Imodium, Imodium A-D (1) · Many generics/OTC (1) · Microzide; mostly prescribed generically (1) · Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete (1) · Retin-A, Renova, Atralin, Avita, Tretin-X, Refissa, Altreno; Vesanoid (oral, APL) (1) · Zaditor, Alaway (ophthalmic, OTC); Zaditen (systemic, outside US) (1)

None (7) · '"`UNIQ--vote-00000138-QINU`"' Decreases urinary calcium (used in stone prevention); raises serum uric acid, glucose, and lipids modestly; non-anion-gap hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis is the characteristic electrolyte pattern'"`UNIQ--ref-00000139-QINU`"'. (1) · '"`UNIQ--vote-00000255-QINU`"' Less potent and shorter-acting than PPIs but with faster on-effect; suitable for on-demand acid suppression. Largely renally cleared; dose-adjust in renal impairment to avoid CNS effects (confusion in elderly)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000256-QINU`"'. (1) · '"`UNIQ--vote-0000124C-QINU`"' The 400 mg/d dose for migraine prophylaxis is supported by randomized trials (Schoenen 1998) and remains a low-risk evidence-based supplement option. Characteristic bright-yellow urine fluorescence with high-dose oral supplementation. (1) · '"`UNIQ--vote-00001284-QINU`"' Systemic oral ketotifen (available outside US) has historical use for asthma adjunct therapy via the same dual mechanism, but oral use produces sedation and weight gain — the topical ophthalmic application largely avoids both'"`UNIQ--ref-00001285-QINU`"'. (1)

12.5-25 mg PO once daily (1) · 20 mg PO twice daily, or 40 mg at bedtime (1) · 250-500 mg PO BID × 7-14 days; IV 1.5 g q8h for serious infections (1) · 4 mg PO initially, then 2 mg after each loose stool, '''not to exceed 16 mg/d''' (8 mg OTC); chronic-use lower (1) · 500 mg PO TID × 7-10 days (most indications); 2 g single dose for trichomoniasis; 500 mg IV q8h for severe anaerobic infection; rectal 1 g BID (1) · 500-750 mg PO BID; 400 mg IV q8-12h (1) · Migraine prophylaxis: 400 mg PO daily; deficiency replacement 5-30 mg/d (1) · Ophthalmic 1 drop in affected eye(s) TID; topical Mirvaso 0.33% gel applied to face daily (1) · Ophthalmic 1 drop in each eye every 8-12 hours (1) · Topical: 0.5-5% cream/solution to lesions BID × 2-4 weeks; systemic IV: regimen-specific in cancer chemotherapy (1) · Topical: pea-sized amount to dry face at bedtime, building from 2-3×/week to nightly as tolerated; oral APL: 45 mg/m²/d in divided doses (1)

0.025%, 0.035% ophthalmic solutions (1) · 0.1%, 0.15%, 0.2% ophthalmic solutions; 0.33% topical gel; combinations with timolol (Combigan) and brinzolamide (Simbrinza) (1) · 0.5% (Carac), 1% (Fluoroplex), 5% (Efudex) topical creams/solutions; 50 mg/mL IV (1) · 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg tablets; chewables; 40 mg/5 mL oral suspension; 10 mg/mL IV (1) · 12.5 mg capsules; 12.5, 25, 50 mg tablets (1) · 125, 250, 500 mg tablets; 125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL suspension; 750 mg, 1.5 g IV vials (1) · 2 mg capsules and tablets; 1 mg/5 mL oral solution; combined with simethicone (Imodium Multi-Symptom) (1) · 25, 50, 100, 250, 400 mg tablets; OTC (1) · 250, 500 mg tablets; 750 mg ER; 500 mg/100 mL IV; 0.75-1% topical gel/cream; 0.75% vaginal gel; suppository (1) · 250, 500, 750 mg IR tablets; 500, 1000 mg ER tablets (XR); 250, 500 mg/5 mL oral suspension; 200, 400 mg IV; 0.3% ophthalmic solution and ointment; 0.2% otic (1) · Topical 0.01-0.1% creams, gels, micropsheres, lotions; oral 10 mg capsules (Vesanoid) (1)

1 drop per eye q8-12h (1) · 1 g/d (oral); 6 g/d (IV) (1) · 16 mg/d (8 mg/d OTC) (1) · 160 mg/d (Zollinger-Ellison); 80 mg/d for routine indications (1) · 50 mg/d (hypertension); up to 200 mg/d (edema) (1) · No strict ceiling for water-soluble vitamin; UL not set (1) · TID per eye (1) · Topical: nightly; oral APL: 45 mg/m²/d (1) · Topical: nightly; systemic: regimen-specific (1) · ~1500 mg/d (oral); 1200 mg/d (IV) (1) · ~4 g/d (severe systemic infection) (1)

IM (1) · IV (5) · IV (rare) (1) · Oral (7) · oral (APL only) (1) · otic (1) · Topical (3) · Topical ophthalmic (3) · topical skin (1) · vaginal (1)

1 hour PO; minutes IV (1) · 30-60 minutes (1) · Diuresis at 2 hours; antihypertensive effect within days, max at 3-4 weeks (1) · Hours (3) · IOP lowering at 1 hour; max at 2-3 hours (1) · Migraine effect after 1-3 months of daily use (1) · Topical: inflammation, erythema, crusting at 2 weeks; complete response weeks to months after course (1) · Topical: irritation within days; acne improvement 6-12 weeks; oral APL response within days (1) · Within minutes (1)

2.5-3.5 hours; longer in renal impairment'"`UNIQ--ref-0000025B-QINU`"' (1) · 4 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-00000938-QINU`"' (1) · 6-15 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-0000013E-QINU`"' (1) · 6-8 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-00000BEB-QINU`"' (1) · Not meaningfully described for ophthalmic use'"`UNIQ--ref-00001287-QINU`"' (1) · ~0.5-2 hours (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000BA3-QINU`"' (1) · ~1-2 hours plasma (riboflavin itself); FAD/FMN tissue cofactors are continuous (1) · ~1.5 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-00000FF9-QINU`"' (1) · ~10-20 minutes systemically (rapid hepatic and erythrocyte dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase clearance)'"`UNIQ--ref-000011BE-QINU`"' (1) · ~3 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-000010D1-QINU`"' (1) · ~9-14 hours'"`UNIQ--ref-00000FD2-QINU`"' (1)

40-45% (oral; not significantly affected by food)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000025C-QINU`"' (1) · 65-75% (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-0000013F-QINU`"' (1) · Topical with minimal systemic absorption'"`UNIQ--ref-00001288-QINU`"' (1) · Topical: minimal systemic absorption (oral systemic 5-FU not used due to poor and variable absorption)'"`UNIQ--ref-000011BF-QINU`"' (1) · Topical: minimal systemic absorption with normal skin; oral: variable, induced metabolism with repeated dosing'"`UNIQ--ref-00000BA4-QINU`"' (1) · Topical; clinically meaningful systemic absorption can produce systemic α2 effects (somnolence, hypotension), especially in children'"`UNIQ--ref-000010D2-QINU`"' (1) · ~0.3% (oral; extensive first-pass via CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein-mediated efflux at the intestinal and blood-brain barriers limit systemic and CNS exposure at therapeutic doses)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000FD3-QINU`"' (1) · ~37% (oral, as axetil prodrug; food modestly improves absorption)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000FFA-QINU`"' (1) · ~50-60% (oral; food enhances) (1) · ~70% (oral; reduced by divalent cations — antacids, iron, calcium, dairy)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000939-QINU`"' (1) · ~80% (oral)'"`UNIQ--ref-00000BEC-QINU`"' (1)

None (2) · '''Avoid in pregnancy where alternatives exist''' (animal cartilage toxicity; class-wide concern); use only when benefit clearly outweighs.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Generally considered acceptable when needed.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Generally considered safe (minimal systemic exposure).[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Generally considered safe after the first trimester; first-trimester use weighed against indication.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Generally considered safe in pregnancy.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Generally considered safe; widely used. Cleared in lactation at low levels.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Limited data.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Safe at replacement and supplement doses.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1) · Topical: avoid; systemic: contraindicated in pregnancy.[[[Pharmacopedia:Citation needed|citation needed]]] (1)

None (1) · OTC (10-20 mg) and [[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] (higher doses) in US (1) · OTC in US (3) · [[USLegal:Prescription only|Rx-only]] in US (6)

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