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A4 - Glaucoma Medications Flashcards

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Group: beta-blockers

  • examples
  • risk
  • precautions
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Timolol

Hypotension
Bradycardia
Hallucinations

Premature/small infants
Asthma/cardiac problems
Use punctal occlusion

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Group: alpha-agonists

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Alphagan, iopidine

Bradycardia
CNS depression

Contra in children <2

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Group: topical CAIs

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Azopt, trusopt

K edema
Steven-Johnson syndrome

Contra in infants with renal problems, sulfonamide hypersensitivity
Caution in K disease

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Group: oral CAIs

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Diamox

Metabolic acidosis
Steven-Johnson syndrome
HA, nausea, dizziness, failure to thrive

Contra in infants with renal problems/insuff, sulfonamide hypersensitivity
Monitor weight gain

Can be effective to delay surgery, but be cautious of systemic effects

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Group: prostaglandins

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Xalatan

Makes uveitis worse

Avoid in uveitis

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Group: parasympathetomimetics

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Pilocarpine

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Pupillary block risk

Avoid in uveitis
Caution with asthma, cardiac disease

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