Drugs for Glaucoma Flashcards by Mark Roseller Sandoval | Brainscape

Q

Decreased secretion of aqueous humor from the ciliary epithelium.

A

Timolol (Bet blocker)
Mannitol (Osmotic agents)
Apraclonidine (a2 agonist)
Acetazolamide; Dorzolamide (Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors)

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Ciliary Muscle contraction,
opening of trabecular meshwork,
and increased outflow.

A

Pilocarpine & Physostigmine (Cholinomimetics)

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Increased outflow through canal of Schlemn

A

Latanoprost (Prostaglandins)

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Increased outflow via uveoscleral veins

A

Epinephrine (Non-selective a-agonist)

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