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Timolol |
Timoptic Class: Beta-adrenergic blockers Use: Tx of glaucoma Action: Decreases production of aqueous humor --> Decreasing IOP |
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Timolol Side Effects |
Stinging/burning/discomfort in eye Bradycardia Hypotension Bronchospasm |
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Timolol Nursing Interventions |
Measure IOP after 4 weeks of therapy Do not stop abruptly MONITOR PULSE PRIOR TO GIVING/VS AFTER HOLD GENTLE PRESSURE ON NASOLACRIMAL SAC FOR 60 SECS AFTER ADMINISTRATION Monitor for stinging/burning/irritation Review eye drop administration with patient Contacts must be taken out before administrating IF GIVEN WITH PILOCARPINE --> GIVE TIMOLOL FIRST AND WAIT 5 MINS IN B/T |
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Pilocarpine |
Isopto Carpine Class: Cholinergic agonist Use: Tx of glaucoma Action: Constricts the pupil drawing the iris away from the cornea helping drain aqueous humor |
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Pilocarpine Side Effects |
Urinary urgency Bradycardia Decreased visual acuity d/t pupil constriction Decreased night vision d/t pupil unable to dilate Frontal headache Retinal detachment |
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Pilocarpine Nursing Interventions |
Monitor IOP, monitor blurred vision or changes in vision APPLY GENTLE PRESSURE ON NASOLACRIMAL SAC FOR 2 MINS AFTER INSTALLATION OF DROPS AVOID DRIVING 1-2 HRS AFTER INSTALLATION SAFETY FOR NIGHTIME DRIVING AND AMULATION Monitor for S/S of retinal detachment |
