1 - pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
what are side effects of local steroids?
A
- cataract
- glaucoma
- exacerbation of viral infection
- raised intraocular pressure
2
Q
what is glaucoma?
A
group of diseases that damage optic nerve often due to high intraocular pressure
3
Q
what is side effect of latanoprost?
A
increasing eyelash growth
4
Q
what are drugs given to treat glaucoma?
A
drugs to lower pressure
- beta blockers (timolol)
- prostaglandin analogs (latanoprost)
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (acetazolamide)
- sympathomimetics (brimonidine)
- miotics (pilocarpine)
5
Q
what is anti-VEGF for?
A
macula oedema and to treat wet AMD
6
Q
what are mydriatics?
A
drugs that cause pupil dilation by blocking parasympathetic e.g. tropicamide & cyclopentolate
7
Q
what is diagnostic dye?
A
fluorescein = make blue light to see
8
Q
what is sustained release drug?
A
steroid implants that slowly release drug into eye
