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Glaucoma Pharmacology Flashcards

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What is the purpose of glaucoma drugs?

A

The purpose of glaucoma drugs is to lower intraocular pressure by decreasing the amount of aqueous humor. This is done be either decreasing aqueous humor synthesis or increasing its drainage.

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What classes of drugs are used for glaucoma?

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  1. alpha agonists
  2. beta blockers
  3. diuretics
  4. Cholinomimetics (M3)
  5. Prostaglandins
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What are the alpha agonists used for glaucoma treatment?

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  1. epinephrine (alpha 1)

2. brimodine (alpha 2)

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What are adverse effects of alpha agonists?

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  1. Mydriasis - this is due to alpha 1 effects, do not use in closed angle glaucoma
  2. blurry vision
  3. ocular hyperemia
  4. foreign body sensation
  5. ocular allergic reactions
  6. ocular pruritis
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What are the beta agonists drugs used for glaucoma treatment?

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  1. timolol
    betaxolol
    carteolol
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What is the mechanism of action of beta agonists in glaucoma treatment?

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Beta blockers decrease aqueous humor synthesis

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What are adverse effects of beta blockers for treatment of glaucoma?

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There are no vision or pupillary changes associated with the use of beta blockers in glaucoma treatment; therefore, these are the best to use!

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What is the mechanism of action of acetazolamide, a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, on glaucoma treatment?

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Acetazolamide works by decreasing aqueous humor synthesis via inhibition of carbonic anhydrase.

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What are the adverse effects of acetazolamide?

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There are no pupillary or visual changes associated with acetazolamide.

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What drugs are direct cholinomimetics (M3)?

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  1. pilocarpine

2. carbachol

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What drugs are indirect cholinomimetics?

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  1. Physostigmine

2. Echothiophate

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What is the mechanism of action of cholinomimetics (M3) for glaucoma treatment?

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Cholinomimetics work by increasing outflow of aqueous humor via contraction of the ciliary muscle and opening of the trabecular meshwork.

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Which cholinomimetic should be used in emergency situations?

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Use pilocarpine in emergencies because it is very effective at opening the meshwork into the canal of Schlemm.

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What are the adverse effects of cholinomimetics?

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  1. Miosis –> contraction of the pupillary sphincter muscles.
  2. Cyclospasm –> contraction of the ciliary muscles
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What prostaglandin drugs are used for glaucoma treatment?

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  1. Bimatoprost

2. Iatanoprost (PGF2 alpha)

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What is the mechanism of action of prostaglandin drugs in glaucoma treatment?

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Prostaglandins increase the outflow of aqueous humor.

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What are the adverse effects of prostaglandin drugs with regard to glaucoma treatment?

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  1. Darkens the iris (browning)

2. eyelash growth

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