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9 Cards in this Set
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BETA adrenergic BLOCKERS
-betaxOLOL -levobetaxOLOL -timOLOL -metipranOLOL |
-first line drugs
-decrease AH production -BETAxolol and levoBETAxolol can be used safely with COPD |
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PROSTaglandin analogs
-latanoPROST |
-first line drug
-increases AH outflow -taken at bedtime -brown eye pigmentation |
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Alpha 2 adrenergic agonists
-brimONIDINE |
-first line drug
-reduces AH production and increases outflow -monitor BP -can cause hypotension, drowsiness, and fatigue |
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First line LOCAL side effects
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-blurred vision
-itching -burning -headache -dry eyes -photophobia |
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first line SYSTEMIC side effects
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-bradycardia
-AV heart block -bronchoconstriction |
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Cholinergic agonist
-pilocarpine |
-second line drug
-constricts pupil facilitating AH outflow -causes near vision -possible retinal detachment with longterm use |
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retinal detachment sx
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-decreased visual acuity
-local irritation -eye pain -brow pain |
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Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitors
-trusOPT -azOPT |
-second line drug
-decreases AH production -monitor wt and appetite -can cause electrolyte imbalance -can cause acid-base disturbance -side effects include malaise, anorexia, fatigue, paresthesias |
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cholinergic agonist SYSTEMIC effects
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-bradycardia
-bronchospasms -hypotension -urinary urgency -diarrhea -drooling -sweating |
