Eye

Question 1

Which eye drops for glaucoma should be dosed no later than 5pm if BID?

Answer 1

Beta-blockers
Eg. timolol

Question 2

First line for glaucoma

Answer 2

Prostaglandins eg latanoprost travoprost bimatoprost

Beta blockers
Non selective: timolol levobunolol
Selective: betaxolol

Question 3

Second line for glaucoma

Answer 3

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors eg acetazolamide brinzolamide

Alpha adrenergic agonists eg brimonidinr apraclonidine

Question 4

Prostaglandin s/e

Answer 4

Iris darkening
Eyelash lengthening
Headache

Question 5

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor s/e

Answer 5

Bitter taste
Cross reactivity w sulfonamide allergy

Question 6

Beta blocker s/e

Answer 6

Bradycardia, syncope, bronchoconstriction (that’s when betaxolol the selective one may be preferred)

Question 7

Alpha adrenergic agonists s/e

Answer 7

Tachycardia, hypotension, dry mouth, tremor, headache

Question 8

Which eye drops to shake well

Answer 8

Azarga (brinzolamide/timolol)
Timoptic gel forming
Corticosteroids
Nepafenac

Question 9

Chronic use of corticosteroid drops can cause

Answer 9

Glaucoma