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Mydriatic-Cycloplegics Atropine, cyclogyl, mydriacyl Action |
Dilate pupil and relax ciliary muscle |
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Uses of atropine, cyclogyl, mydriacyl |
Eye exams and acute iritis |
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Side effects of atropine, cyclogyl, and mydriacyl |
Headache, blurred vision, dry mouth, tachycardia |
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Teach patients using atropine, cyclogyl, and mydriacyl |
Contraindicated if patient has glaucoma, it increases intraocular pressure. Wear dark glasses while eyes are dilated |
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Meds to treat glaucoma : Miotics: pilocarpine (isopto carpine), carbochol (carbacel) Action |
Reduce intraocular pressure by constricting the pupil |
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Side effects of pilocarpine (isopto carpine), carbochol (carbacel) |
Headache, hypotension, bronchoconstriction, decreased vision in poor light, blurred vision (initially) |
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Teach patients taking pilocarpine and carbochol |
Avoid atropine meds, increased intraocular pressure Increase lighting in home Avoid activities like driving, until blurred vision gone |
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors: acetazolamide (diamox), given p o, dorzolamide (trusopt) drops Action |
Decreases production of aqueous humor, so decreases ocular pressure |
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Side effects of diamox and trusopt |
Blurred vision, pulmonary edema, lethargy, weakness, depression, g I symptoms, Hypokalemia and lacrimation (the flow of tears) |
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Interventions of diamox and trusopt |
Assess mental status before repeating dose Monitor for Hypokalemia |
