Ocular Drugs

Question 1

Ocular Lubricants for Dry Eye

Answer 1

1. Hypromellose Eye Drops 0.3% (EyeMo)
2. Carbomer Eye Gel
3. Polyvinyl alcohol
4. Wool fats
5. Hyaluronate

Question 2

Classes of Medications used to lower intraocular pressure for Glaucoma

Answer 2

1. Prostaglandin Analogues (Latanoprost)
2. Beta Adrenergic Blockers (Timolol)
3. Alpha Adrenergic Agonists (Brimonidine)
4. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
5. Cholinergic Agonists (Pilocarpine)
6. Rho Kinase Inhibitors

Question 3

General MOA of Glaucoma Medications

Answer 3

1. Reduced Aqueous Humor Production
   (BB, AAA, CAI)
2. Increase Outflow of Aqueous Humor
   (PG, AAA, Cholinergic agonists, RKI)

Question 4

Treatment of Macular Degeneration

Answer 4

1. ARED Specific Formulation (Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin C and E, Copper and Zinc)
2. VEGF Inhibitors (Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab)