Final Review

Question 1

What do NSAIDs do to perfusion pressure?

Answer 1

reduces perfusion pressure by increasing afferent resistance

Question 2

What do ACEi/ARBs do to perfusion pressure?

Answer 2

reduces perfusion pressure by reducing efferent resistance

Question 3

What are the Prostaglandin Analog drugs & dosing (1st line) for open-angle glaucoma treatment?

Answer 3

Bimatoprost (Lumigan)
Travoprost (travatan)
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
Tafluprost (Zioptan)
-1 drop QHS

Question 4

What are the Beta-Blocker drugs & dosing (1st line) for open-angle glaucoma treatment?

Answer 4

Timolol (timoptic, Istalol)
Carteolol
Levobunolol (Betagan)
Bextaxolol (Betoptic S) - selective
-1 drop daily or BID

Question 5

What are the Alpha2-agonist drugs & dosing (alt.1st/2nd line) for open-angle glaucoma treatment?

Answer 5

Brimonidine (Alphagan P) -1st line
+ timolol (Combigan)
+ brinzolaminde (Simbrinza)
-1 drop TID
-warning for CNS Depression