Drugs For Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
Increased outflow via opening of the trabecular meshwork and ciliary muscle contraction
A
Pilocarpine M3
Physostigmine Inh Acetylcholinesterase
Cholinomimetics
2
Q
Increased outflow through the Schlemm Canal
A
Latanoprost
Prostaglandin
3
Q
Increased outflow to the uveoscleral veins
A
Epinephrine
Nonselective Alpha Agonists
4
Q
Drugs for decreased secretion of aqueous humor from the ciliary epithelium
A
Mannitol: osmotic agent
Apraclonidine: alpha 2 agonist
Timolol: beta blocker
Acetazolamide: weak diuretic
MATA