Commonly Used Ophthalmic Medications in Small Animal General Practice

Question 1

Topic: Ocular Anesthetic Agents - Proparicaine HCL

1. Drug class
2. Route
3. Common indications
4. Special considerations

Answer 1

1.Ocular anesthetic
2. Topically applied to cornea
3. Used before procedures that might cause ocular discomfort, such as performing tonometry
4. Store in fridge, protect from light, rapid onset and short duration of action (5-10 min)

Question 2

Topic: Mydriatic - cycloplegic vasoconstrictor - Tropicamide
1. Drug class
2. Route
3. Common indications
4. Special considerations
5. What is a possible consequence seen in cats?

Answer 2

1. Mydriatic
2. Topically applied to cornea
3. Commonly used to dilate pupils to facilitate fundic examination
4. • Rapid onset compared to atropine
   • Duration of action is 6-12 hours
5. May sting and cause salivation in cats