DR. KAREN SHIH M.D.
Prescription History 1750565982
Ophthalmology in Sunnyvale, CA
Quality Rating: 81.41 out of 100 score
NPI Status: Active since December 24, 2007
Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions
When choosing a healthcare provider, especially one who prescribes medications, having access to their prescribing history can be invaluable. This page offers detailed insights into the prescriptions DR. KAREN SHIH M.D. has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Why This Information Matters
This Medicare Part D dataset provides transparency into the provider’s prescribing patterns, helping you understand the scope and nature of their pharmaceutical care. Here’s what you can learn:
- Prescribing Trends: See which medications—both generic and brand-name—this provider has most frequently prescribed.
- Specialization Insights: The types of drugs prescribed can give insight into the provider’s areas of focus or specialization, whether it’s managing chronic conditions, addressing acute illnesses, or providing preventive care.
- Cost Awareness: Learn about the total drug costs associated with these prescriptions, which may help you anticipate your own costs and coverage needs.
- Patient-Centered Decision Making: Understanding a provider’s prescribing practices helps you align their expertise with your health goals, ensuring the care you receive is consistent with your expectations.
- Generic Name
- Brinzolamide
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 21
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 46.3
- What is this prescription used for?
- Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
- Generic Name
- Bimatoprost
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 24
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 26.2
- What is this prescription?
- A cloprostenol-derived amide that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
- What is this prescription used for?
- Bimatoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.
- Generic Name
- Brimonidine Tartrate
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 251
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 540.8
- What is this prescription?
- A quinoxaline derivative and ADRENERGIC ALHPA-2 RECEPTOR AGONIST that is used to manage INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE associated with OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
- What is this prescription used for?
- This medication is used to treat open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from within the eye and also by reducing the amount of fluid formed in the eye. It is known as an alpha agonist. This drug is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.
- Generic Name
- Brinzolamide
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 12
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 26.3
- What is this prescription used for?
- Brinzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
- Generic Name
- Diclofenac Sodium
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 358
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 378.6
- What is this prescription?
- A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
- What is this prescription used for?
- See also Warning section. This medication is used to relieve joint pain from arthritis. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain.
- Generic Name
- Dorzolamide Hcl
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 132
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 286.6
- What is this prescription used for?
- Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. It belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
- Generic Name
- Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 222
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 543.3
- What is this prescription used for?
- This product contains two drugs used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers, and dorzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
- Generic Name
- Erythromycin Base
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 145
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 156
- What is this prescription used for?
- Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
- Generic Name
- Latanoprost
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 487
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 1129.6
- What is this prescription?
- A prostaglandin F analog used to treat OCULAR HYPERTENSION in patients with GLAUCOMA.
- What is this prescription used for?
- Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). It is similar to a natural chemical in the body (prostaglandin) and works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye which results in lower pressure. Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness.
- Generic Name
- Ofloxacin
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 230
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 240.6
- What is this prescription?
- A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.
- What is this prescription used for?
- This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
- Generic Name
- Prednisolone Acetate
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 302
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 326.4
- What is this prescription used for?
- This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
- Generic Name
- Cyclosporine
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 28
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 66
- What is this prescription?
- A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection.
- What is this prescription used for?
- Cyclosporine eye drops are used to treat a certain type of dry eyes. They work by increasing the amount of tears you make.
- Generic Name
- Netarsudil Mesylate
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 46
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 80.3
- What is this prescription used for?
- Netarsudil is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). This medication is thought to work by increasing the flow of fluid out of the eye. This helps lower pressure inside the eye. Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent loss of vision or blindness.
- Generic Name
- Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 76
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 118.3
- What is this prescription used for?
- Netarsudil/latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to certain eye conditions (such as open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent vision loss or blindness.
- Generic Name
- Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 19
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 32.3
- What is this prescription used for?
- This product contains two medications used to treat high pressure in the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma-type) or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This product contains brinzolamide and brimonidine. These two medications work together to decrease the amount of fluid within the eye. Brinzolamide belongs to a class of drugs known as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Brimonidine belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. This product is not recommended for use in children younger than 2 years of age due to an increased risk of serious side effects such as very slowed breathing. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.
- Generic Name
- Timolol Maleate
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 136
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 350.9
- What is this prescription?
- A beta-adrenergic antagonist that is similar in action to PROPRANOLOL; the levo-isomer is more active. Timolol has been proposed as an anti-hypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-angina, and anti-glaucoma agent. It is also used in the treatment of MIGRAINE DISORDERS and tremor.
- What is this prescription used for?
- This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.
- Generic Name
- Timolol Maleate/Pf
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 12
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 12
- What is this prescription used for?
- This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the eye. Timolol belongs to a class of drugs known as beta-blockers.
- Generic Name
- Travoprost
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 19
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 43.3
- What is this prescription?
- A cloprostenol derivative that is used as an ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT in the treatment of OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA and OCULAR HYPERTENSION.
- What is this prescription used for?
- Travoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by regulating the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.
- Generic Name
- Valacyclovir Hcl
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 21
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 49
- What is this prescription?
- A prodrug of acyclovir that is used in the treatment of HERPES ZOSTER and HERPES SIMPLEX VIRUS INFECTION of the skin and mucous membranes, including GENITAL HERPES.
- What is this prescription used for?
- Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Valacyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal.
- Generic Name
- Latanoprostene Bunod
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Times Prescribed
- 85
- Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed
- 144
- What is this prescription used for?
- Latanoprostene bunod is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open-angle type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye can help prevent blindness. This medication works by controlling the flow of fluid within the eye to maintain a normal pressure.
This dataset provides information about prescriptions written for Medicare beneficiaries in the year 2022. It does not include prescriptions for patients with private insurance, Medicaid, or other coverage types. However, this information remains valuable for all patients, as it may reflect the provider's overall prescribing preferences and approach to pharmaceutical care. This can help you make better-informed decisions when considering or continuing care with this provider.