Medications Flashcards
prodrugs
latanoprost and travoprost
B2 selective
betaxolol
B-blockers mechanism
decrease cAMP,
B-blockers side effects
worsening depression and myasthenia, increase serum lipids, masks hypoglycemia
alpha-adrenergic mechanism
aqueous suppressant and lowers EVP
alpha-adrenergic selective
brimonidine more alpha2 selective than apraclonidine
alpha-adrenergic side effects
dry mouth, lethargy, blepharodermatitis, follicular conjunctivitis, MAO contraindicated
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors - side effects
bitter taste, worsening corneal edema, metabolic acidosis,
avoid oral diamox in patients using
thiazide and loop diuretics
miotics - mechanism
contracting the longitudinal ciliary muscle, pulls scleral spur, tightens TM, increases outflow
miotics - side effects
brow ache, RD, cataract, iris cysts in children, epiphora, increased bleeding during surgery, lacrimal duct stenosis, worsening pupillary block
pregnancy - drugs which categories and actions
all category C except brimonidine (B). latanoprost - uterine contractions. dorzolamide - teratogenic.
breastfeeding - which contraindicated
brimonidine (CNS depression)
not reversible side effect of latanoprost
increase in iris pigmentation
medications that may induce angle closure
adrenergic (sympathomimetic) or anticholinergic (parasympatholytic): allergic and cold remedies, antidepressants, urological medications
Collaborative normal-tension glaucoma study
lowering IOP by 30% reduces visual field progression 35-12%
Netarsudil - most common side effect
conjunctival hyperemia without irritation
Advantage of using combination of timolol and brimonidine (Combigan)
less conjunctival hyperemia
Mannitol - dose
1-2 g/kg body weight over 30-45 minutes = 250ml bag of 20% mannitol given over 30 mins
Which med is contraindicated in infants <3yo and why
brimonidine –> CNS depression