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Antiqlaucoma Agents
Name 2 Alpha 2 agonists; |
Alphagan (brimonidine)
Iopidine (apraclonidine) |
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(Alpha 2 agonists)
Alphagan (brimonidine) Iopidine (apraclonidine) MOA; |
Reduces aqueous humor formation.
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(Alpha 2 agonists)
Alphagan (brimonidine) Iopidine (apraclonidine) Indications; |
Lowering IOP in open-angle glaucoma.
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(Alpha 2 agonists)
Alphagan (brimonidine) Iopidine (apraclonidine) CI; |
Hypersensitivity
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(Alpha 2 agonists)
Alphagan (brimonidine) Iopidine (apraclonidine) ADR; |
Somnolence, dizziness, redness, itching, burning, visual disturbance, hypertension, depression.
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(Alpha 2 agonists)
Alphagan (brimonidine) Iopidine (apraclonidine) Precautions; |
Preg Cat B, do not breastfeed, severe CV dz, hepatic/renal dz.
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(Alpha 2 agonists)
Alphagan (brimonidine) Iopidine (apraclonidine) Dosage; |
1 drop in affected eye tid.
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Name the Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers;
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Betagan (levobunolol), Betoptic (Betaxolol), Betimol, Timoptic (timolol), Optiphenolol (metipranolol, Ocupress (carteolol)
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Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers MOA;
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Blocks beta 1 & 2 adrenergic receptors reduces aqueous humor production & intraocular pressure.
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Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers Indications;
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Glaucoma
Ocular HTN |
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Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers ADR;
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Bradycardia, hypotension, burning, stinging, H/A, bronchospasm (systemic absorption possible).
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Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers CI;
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Hypersensitivity, sinus bradycardia, severe heart dz, pregnancy 2nd & 3rd terms.
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Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers Precautions;
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Not used alone in Angle-Closure Glaucoma.
Do not use w/contact lenses. |
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Antiglaucoma Beta Blockers Dosage;
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1 drop bid to affected eye.
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Name some Prostaglandins (hormone derived med)
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Xalatan (latanoprost)
Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) |
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(Prostaglandins)
Xalatan (latanoprost) Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) MOA; |
Increase outflow of aqueous humor, decrease IOP.
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(Prostaglandins)
Xalatan (latanoprost) Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) Indication; |
Open Angle Glaucoma
Ocular HTN |
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(Prostaglandins)
Xalatan (latanoprost) Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) ADR; |
Blurred vision, burning, tearing, edema, change of eye color, pain, itching, CP/Angina.
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(Prostaglandins)
Xalatan (latanoprost) Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) CI; |
Hypersensitivity
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(Prostaglandins)
Xalatan (latanoprost) Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) Precautions; |
Wait 5 min between eye meds
do not use w/contact lenses Preg Cat C Xalatan is strored in refrigerator |
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(Prostaglandins)
Xalatan (latanoprost) Lumigan (bimatoprost) Travatan (travosprost) Dosage; |
1 drop in AE qhs
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Name some Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors;
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Trusopt (dorzolamide)
Azopt (brinzolamide) Daranide (dichlorphenamide Diamox pills (acetazolamide) |
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Trusopt (dorzolamide) Azopt (brinzolamide) Daranide (dichlorphenamide MOA; |
Inhaibits carbonic anhydrase
Increases electrolyte/water excretion Decreases production of aqueous humor |
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Trusopt (dorzolamide) Azopt (brinzolamide) Daranide (dichlorphenamide Indications; |
Open Angle Glaucoma
Ocular HTN |
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Trusopt (dorzolamide) Azopt (brinzolamide) Daranide (dichlorphenamide ADR; |
Burning, stinging, blurred vision, allergic rxn, bitter taste.
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Trusopt (dorzolamide) Azopt (brinzolamide) Daranide (dichlorphenamide CI; |
Hypersensitivity
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Trusopt (dorzolamide) Azopt (brinzolamide) Daranide (dichlorphenamide Precautions; |
Sulfa allergy
Preg Cat C |
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Trusopt (dorzolamide)
Azopt (brinzolamide) Dosage; |
1 drop to AE tid
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Diamox Sequels (acetazolamide) MOA; |
Works on carbonic anhydrase in the kidneys, excretion of electrolytes & water.
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(Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors)
Diamox Sequels (acetazolamide)Indications; |
Open Angle Glaucoma
Acute Angle Closure |
