Drops Flashcards
RED CAP
Cycloplegics/Dilation (e.g. atropine)
PINK/WHITE CAP
Anti-inflammatory (e.g. Lotemax)
TAN CAP
ANTIBIOTICS (eg Moxeza)
GRAY CAP
NSAIDS
GRAY CAP
NSAIDS
YELLOW CAP
Beta Blocker
LIGHT BLUE CAP
Selective Beta Blocker
GREEN CAP
Mitotic (eg Pilocarpine)
PURPLE CAP
Alpha agonist (eg Alphagan)
ORANGE CAP
CAIs (eg Azopt, Trusopt)
TEAL CAP
Prostaglandin
DARK BLUE CAP
COMBIGAN: Timolol (AA) + Brimonidine (BB)
SQUARE BOTTLE
Cosopt — Timolol (BB) + Dorzolamide/Trusopt (CAI)
MOA for Prostaglandin
Inc uveoscleral outflow
metalloproteinases break down collagen matrix
PGA is usually first-line therapy unless…
- HX of uveitis
- Complicated CAT
- Mac edema
- Hx of Herpes Simplex
- Unilateral TX
Peak effect of PGA occurs at…
4 weeks
Physical signs/side effects of PGA
- Iris darkening
- Eyelid pigmentation
- Prostaglandin Associated Periorbitopathy
- Hypertrichosis
Xalatan
Generic PGA 0.005%
Vyzulta
Latanoprostene — 0.024%
Dissociates into PGA and NO
PGA: inc UVO
NO: inc TMO
Travatan Z
Travoprost 0.004%
Preserved w/ SofZia (alternative to BAK)
Zioptan
Tafluprost 0.0015%
PF, single-vials
Xelpros
Latanoprost 0.005%
+ Michelle Microemulsion —> inc penetration
Lumigan
Bimatoprost 0.01%, 0.03%
Aka Latisse
Iyuzeh
PF Latanoprost
MOA Beta Blockers
Dec AH production
T/F: systemic BB increases effect of topical BB
FALSE