Eye Flashcards
1
Q
Atropine
-indication
A
Cycloplegia
Anterior Uveitis
2
Q
Atropine
-side effects
A
- Dilated pupil
- loss of accomodation
3
Q
Atropine
-Mode of action
A
Anti-muscarinic (anti-cholinergic) competitive antagonist
4
Q
Pilocarpine
-indication
A
Primary angle-closure glaucoma
5
Q
Pilocarpine
-Mode of action
A
Muscarinic agonist
Note: opens drainage channels
6
Q
Pilocarpine
-side effects
A
- Pin-point pupils
- red sclera
7
Q
Timolol
-indication
A
Primary angle-closure glaucoma
8
Q
Timolol
- Mode of action
A
Beta-blocker (non selective)
Reduces intra-ophthalmic pressure
9
Q
Timolol
-side effects
A
- risk of bronchospssm
- risk of bradycardia
10
Q
Tropicamide
- indication
A
Aid fundoscopy
11
Q
Tropicamide
- Mode of action
A
Muscarinic antagonist
Blocks responses of iris sphincter muscle and ciliary muscle
12
Q
Tropicamide
-side effects
A
- dilated pupil
- loss of accomodation