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Glaucoma Flashcards

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Drugs that increase IOP and OR

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  • Anti Histamine
  • Anti Cholinergic ( OxyButynin, Benztropine, Trihexyphenidyl, Tricyclcs)
  • Chronic Corticosteroids ( Prednisolone)
  • Topiramate (Topamax)
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Glaucoma drug therapies

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Beta-Blockers (Timolol, LevoBumolol, Carteolol, Betaxolol)
Prostaglandin (Travoprost, Bimatoprost, Latanoprost)
Miotics ( Carbachol and Pilocarpine)
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors ( Acetazolamide, Brinzolamide, Dorzolamide)
Adrenergics ( Brimonidine)

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Mechanism of each drug

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B-Blockers: Reduce Aqueous Humor Production
Prostaglandin: Increase Aqueous Outflow
Miotics: Increase Aqueous Outflow
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors: Reduce Aqueous Humor production
Adrenergics: Increase Aqueous Outflow, reduce production

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Timing

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Timolol QD or BID
Travoprost QHS
Carbachol (Isoptocarbachol): 1-2 drops TID
Pilocarpine ( Isoptocarpine): 1-2 drops upto 6x daily
Gel: Instill 0.5 Ribbon into lower Conjunctical Sac
Carbonic Anhydrase: TID
Adrenergics ( Brimonidine): TID

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SE? increased brown pigments in the iris, gradual changes may occur, eyelashes growth

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Travoprost

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SE? Bitter or unusual Taste

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Acetazolamide

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SE? Macular Edema

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Brimonidine

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OTC Drugs used in Conjunctivitis?

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Anti-Histamine/Decongestant

Anti-Histamine: Ketotifen

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Anti-Histamine/Decongestant

used in Conjunctivitis

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Naphazoline

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Anti-Histamine used in Conjunctivitis

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Ketotifen

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11
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Dry eyes treatment?

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Systane, Refresh, Clear Eyes, Liquifilm

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Agents cause vision change/damage

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Alpha-Blockers
Amiodarone
Bisphosphonates 
Digixoin
Ethambutol, Linezolid
Hydroxychlorquine
Isoniazid
Isotretinoin
Quinolones
Sildenafil (Viagra)
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13
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Causes Floppy iris Syndrome

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Alpha Blockers

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14
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Causes Neuropathy and corneal deposits

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Amiodarone

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Causes Ocular Inflammation

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Bisphosphonates

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16
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Causes yellow/green vision/blurriness

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Digoxin

17
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Causes Optic Neuropathy

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Ethambutol and Linezolid

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SE of each
Alpha-Blockers
Amiodarone
Bisphosphonates 
Digixoin
Ethambutol, Linezolid
Hydroxychloroquine
Isoniazid
Isotretinoin
Quinolones
Sildenafil (Viagra)
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Floppy Iris syndrome
Corneal Deposits
Ocular Inflammation
yellow/green vision/blurriness
Optic Neuropathy
Retinopathy
Optic Neuritis
Reduced Night vision
Retinal detachment
greenish tinge around objects
19
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Treatment for Blepharitis?

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  • Warm Compresses, gentle cleansing, and gentle massage

- Antibiotic Ointments: Bacitracin or Erythromycin

20
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Pain in the middle ear?

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Referred to the ENT Doctor

21
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Dosage Forms for eye drops?

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  • Eye drops either suspension/solution
  • Suspensions require shaking before use
  • Auxillary Labels: For use in Eyes/For use in Ear

Pharmacotherapy III (2 decks)

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