Chapter 13: Pharamcology of the Eye Flashcards

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What is an Anesthetic Ophthalmic Solution

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Eye drops for pain relief associated with eye infections, corneal abrasions, or surgery

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Medications of Anesthetic Ophthalmic Solution

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proparacain: Ak-taine, Ocu-caine
tetracaine: Opticaine, Pontocaine

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What are antibiotic ophthalmic solution?

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Eye drops for the treatment of bacterial eye infections

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Medications of Antibiotic Ophthalmic Solution

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erythromycin, Del-Mycin, Ilotycin Ophthalmic

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What are Anitglaucoma medications:

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Group of drugs that reduce intraocular pressure by lowering the amount of aqueous humor in the eyeball. May achieve this by either reducing the production of aqueous humor or increasing its outflow

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Medications of “Anitglaucoma medications”

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Beta- Blockers: timolol: Betimol, Timoptic
Diuretics: (get rid of liquids) Acetazolamide: Ak-zol, Dazamide
Prostaglandin analogs, Lumigan, Xalatan (No generic)

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What are artificial tears?

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Medications, many of them over the counter, to treat dry eyes

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What are medications of Artificial Tears?

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buffered isotonic solutions, Akwa Tears, Refresh Plus, Moisture Eyes

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What are Miotic drops?

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Any substance that causes the pupil to constrict, These medications may also be used to treat glaucoma

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Medications of Miotic Drops

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physostigmine: Eserine Sulfate, Isopto Eserine
carbachol: Carbastat, Miostat

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What are Mydriatic Drops

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Any substance that causes the pupil to dilate by paralyzing the iris and/ or ciliary body muscles. Particularly useful during eye examinations and eye surgery

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Medications of Mydriatic drops

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atropine sulfate:, Atropine Care Ophthalmic, Atropisol Ophthalmic

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What are ophthalmic decongestats?

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Over-the-counter medications that constrict the arterioles of the eye and reduce redness and itching of the conjunctiva

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Medications of Ophthalmic decongestants

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tetrahydrozoline, Visine, Murine

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