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For open angle Glaucoma
Lowers IOP by opening drainage wide One of four approved Browns eyelashes Eyelashes grow longer |
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
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Prostoglandin analog opens drainage wide to reduce IOP for open angle glaucoma. This one works better on AAs
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Travoprost (Travatan)
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Non-selective beta blocker
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Timolol (Timoptic, Betimol)
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Selective beta blocker
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Betaxolol (Betoptic)
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Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
Only one approved for long-term use Lowers AH production Increases drainage? Increases circulation neuro protection? |
Brimonidine (Alphagan)
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Cholinergic agonist direct acting
2nd line therapy increased outflow and miosis and blurred vision |
Pilocarpine (Piloptic)
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Indirect acting Cholinergic agonist
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Echothiophate (AChE Inhibitor)
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
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Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
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Dorzolamide (Trusopt) combined with timolol
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Cosopt
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Increased outflow raised HR raised BP rarely used
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Epinepherine
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Leading cause of blindess in older adults progress dry to wet
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AMD
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VEGF antagonist used to treat macular degeneration
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Pegaptanib (Macugen)
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VEGF antibody used to treat macular degeneration newer with better results
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Lucentis (Ranibizumab)
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Artifical tears that cause fungal infections
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ReNU
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Chronic dry eye treatment
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Cyclosporine
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