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Amiodaron |
Treatment for cardiac arrhythmia - dry eyes - corneal microdeposits that can lead to glare |
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Steroids |
To treat inflammation - systemic = cataract - topical = raised IOP |
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Antidepressants |
Selective inhibitor of serotonin reuptake - dry eyes - pupil dilation (blurred vision and photophobia |
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Phenylephrine hydrochloride |
An alpha adrenoceptor agonist (sympathomimetic) Stimulates the sympathetic response Acts directly on alpha adrenoceptors and induces NA release The pupil response to light is retained as sphincter is not affected. Amp of acc reduces |
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Secondary reactions to phenylephrine |
Bleaching of conjunctiva Upper lid retraction |
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Onset of phenylephrine |
~1 hr 3-4 hr recovery |
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Contraindications of phenylephrine |
Px on tricylic antidepressants Px treated with atropine Monoaimide oxidase AC lens Hypertension Compromised cornea Avoid 10% in children, elderly, and insulin dependent diabetics |
