Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
Beta Blockers
A
(-lol), timolol, carteolol, metipranolol, levobunolol
2
Q
How do betal blockers work
A
reduce aqueous humor produced
3
Q
Alpha 2 adrenergic agonists
A
Brimonidine, apraclonidine(long term)
Decrease aqueous humor production and outflow to clear eyes
4
Q
Prostaglandin analogs
A
lantanoprost, travoprost, bimatoprost
5
Q
How do prostaglandin analogs work
A
relaxes ciliary muscles
6
Q
Osmotic agents
A
Mannitol
7
Q
How does Mannitol work
A
Decrease intraocular pressure
8
Q
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
A
acetazolamide, methazolomide
9
Q
How do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work
A
diuresis
