Glaucoma drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Classes and action
A
alpha agonists - decrease production
beta blockers - decrease production
diuretics - decrease production
cholinomimetics - increase outflow
Prostaglandin - increase outflow
2
Q
Alpha agonists
A
Epinephrine
-DON’T use of closed angle glaucoma
Brimonidine (alpha-2)
3
Q
Beta blockers
A
Timolol, betaxolol, carteolol
-no pupillary or vision changes
4
Q
Diuretics
A
Acetazolamide
-inhibits carbonic anhydrase
5
Q
Cholinomimetics
A
Direct - pilocarpine, carbachol
- contract ciliary muscle and open trabecular network
- use pilocarpine in emergencies
- miosis and cyclospasm
Indirect - physostigmine, echothiophate
6
Q
Prostaglandin
A
Latanoprost (PGFalpha2)
-darkens color of iris
