OCular PHarm Flashcards
How much topical drug is lost to evaporation
25%
Three fates of a topical drug (other than evaporation)
- Drainage into the NL
- Absorption into the systemic circulation bu the conjucunvtival and old vasculature
3 penetration into the cornea
Percent of unchanged drug delivered to the desired site
Bioavailability
What drugs get through more, lipid or warmer?
Lipid
Small, non-ionized (uncharged), lipid soluble is best
Tear layers: lipid vs water
Lipid layer: lipid soluble
Aqueous layer: water soluble
Mucous layer: combo
Corneal layers: Walter vs lipid soluble
Epithelium and endothelium: lipid soluble
Stroma: water soluble
Maximize bioavailability
Drugs must have a combo of lipid and non lipid soluble components to maximize bioavailability
Most ocualr drugs are formulated as
Weak bases
Allows better penetration and bioavailability due to presence of more non-ionized (lipid soluble) portions of the drug reaching the aqueous humor
Pros of topical administration
At site of desired effect
Cons of topical administration
Site irritation, systemic side effects (BBlockers)
Oral administration pros
Simple dosage, easily administered, time released
Cons of oral administration
GI probs, drug degradation (1st pass metabolism in liver), absorption problems
Pros of subconjunctival administration
Rapid, effective absorbed
Cons of subconjunctival administration
Fear. Pain, inflammation
What route of administration has the highest bioavailability
IV
Pros of IV administration
Very rapid, dose accuracy, bypass digestive tract
Cons of IV administration
Danger of cardiotoxicity (bolus), sterility
IM administration pros
Rapid, controlled absorption
Cons of IM administration
Pain, necrosis
Involuntary motor systemic
Autonomic drugs
Efferent nerves can be either
Somatic (voluntary) or autonomic (involuntary)
Two major divisions of the autonomic pathway
Parasympathetic (cholinergic)
Sympathetic (adrenergic)
Where does parasympathetic begin
Cranio sacral
Which is longer in parasympathetic, pre or post ganglionic neuron
Preganglionic
What NT is released at the junction of the pre and post ganglion in parasympathetic
Ach
What NT is released at the junction of the post ganglion neuron and the target organ/gland
ACH
What receptors are found at the SOA in parasympathetic
M1, M2, M3
Functions of the parasympathetic
Rest/digest
Bronchoconstriction/miosis
SLUD (wet)
Where does sympathetic pathway start
Thoraco-lumbar
Which is longer in sympathetic, pre or postganglionc neurons
Postganglionic
What NT is released at the junction of the pre and post ganglionic neuron in sympathetic
Ach
What NT is released as the junction of the postganglionic neuron and the SOA in sympathetic
NE and epi
What receptors are on the SOA in sympathetic
A1,a2,b1,b2
Functions of sympathetic
Fight/flight
Bhronchodilate/ mydriasis
Dry
Iris sphincter receptors
M3
Ciliary muscel receptors
M2, M3
Lacrimal gland receptors
M2, M3
Iris dilator receptor (radial muscle)
A1
TM receptor
B2
Ciliary muscle adrenergic receptor
B2
NPCE adrenergic receptor
B2 (little B1)
CB vasculature adrenergic receptr
A2
What do cholinergic agonists promote
Parasympathetic
Three main structure of the eye that receive parasympathetic innervation
Sphincter muscle
Ciliary muscle
Lacrimal gland
What are chilinergic agonists used for in the eye
Glaucoma
accomodative ET
What are cholinergic agonists used to treat accomodative ET
The amount of acommodative convergence is based on the central nerves system stimulus to the ciliary muscle for accommodation. By directly stimulating the cholinergic receptors of the CM, cholinergic agonsits decrease the amount of central nervous system stimulation to the CM, which resutls in decreased convergence
What are the direct cholinergic agonsits for the eye
Pilocarpine
What are the indirect cholinergic agonists for the eye
- Neostigmine
- Pyridostigmine
- Edrophonium
- Echothiphate
- Donepizil
What happens to IOP if you increased ACH
Decreases
Pilocarpine wIOP reduction
30%
Design of pilocarpine
QID because short half-life
Concentrations of pilo
0.5-12%
1,2,4% used most
MOA of pilocarpine
Stimulate the longitudinal muscle of the ciliary body, which pulls posteriorly on the scleral spur and secondarily opens up the TM spaces for increased outflow and decreased IOP
When do we use IP
AFTER angle closure attack in prep for LPI. The miotic action of the drug pulls the iris taut and allows the LPI to be more effective and to equilibrate pressure
1% pilo
Used to differentiate CN III palsy from a sphincter tear in a patient with a fixed, dilated pupil-3rd nerve palsies will constrict with Phil
0.125% pilo
Diagnosis of ADie’s tonic pupil. The iris sphincter is supersensitized and will repsond with miosis to a diluted form of pilo
Main side effects of pilo
Browache, HA, myopic shift (prolonged accommodation) Miosis Cataracts RD Secondary angle closure Pupillary block
What type of aqueous outflow does pilo work on
Corneoscleral
Indirect cholinergic agonists
Anticholinesterse inhibitors
- edrophonium
- neostigmine
- Echothiophate
- pyridostigmine
Edrophonium
Indirect cholinergic agonist: antocholinesterase agent
- diagnosis of MG
- If ptosis improves in 1-2m, the test is positive for MG
Neostigmine
Indirect cholinergic agonist
- anticholinesterase agent
- treats MG
Echothiphate
- indirect cholinergic agonist
- anticholinesterase agent
- pesticide
- Dx/Rx of accommodative ET and rarely for glaucoma
- irreversible side effects
Pyridostigmine
- indirect cholinergic agonsit
- anticholinesterase agent
- Tx MG
Pralidoxime
Given IV to reverse the effects of IRREVERSIBLE ACH inhibitors. It binds to Ach inhibitors, thereby freeing ACHase to break down Ach in the synaptic cleft. Often give to reverse the systemic side effects of pesticide poisoning. Can also be given as an antidote for overtreatment of MG. NOT effective against reversible ACHase inhibitors. Although atropine is typically used to reverse muscarinic side effects, it will not reverse the weakness that resutls from ACHase toxicity, as atropine does not act at nicotinic ACHreceptrs in the NMJ
What are the cholinergic antagonists for the eye
STop ACH
- scopolamine
- tropicamide
- Atropine
- Cyclopentolate
- Homatropine
What does anticholinergic antagonist promote
ANTI parasympathetic=sympathetic
What are cholinergic antagonists use for in the eye
Cycloplegic refractions, pupillary dilation, and management of uveitis
Block Ach at the M receptors in the ciliary body and iris
MOA of cholinergic antagonists
Block Ach at the M receptors in the CB and iris
Order of the cholinergic antagonists from strongest/longest lasting to weakest/shortest acting
ASH CiTy
- atropine
- scopolamine
- homatropine
- cyclopentolate
- tropicamide
What do anticholinergics in the eye generally cause
Dry eye
Mydriasis
Increased IOP
Scopolamine
Anticholinergic
- rarely used in topical bc side effects
- CNS toxicity (penetrates BBB)
- hallucinations, amnesia, unconsciousness, confusion, restlessness, incoherence, vomiting, and urinary incontinence
- usually used as a patch for motion sickness
What is the safest anticholinergic used for dialtion
Tropicamide
Tropicamide
- anticholinergic
- fastest onset and shortest duration of mydriatic effects
- much stronger mydriatic than cycloplegic effect
- standard drug used for dilation
- max mydriatic effect in 35m
- lasts for 6 hours
- max cyclo effect 20-45m
Side effects of tropicamide
NONE DONT PICK THIS IF THERE IS A SIDE EFFECT QUSTION
Atropine
Anticholinergic
- onset: 1 hour
- duration: 7-12 days
- too prolonged for routine cyclo refractions
- can be used for treatment of uveitits, but homatropine is the standard
- amblyopia treatment: good eye treated with atropine (penalization)
- systemic side effects: dont give to kids under 3, incorrect dosage, sick, DOWN SYNDROME
Atropine toxicity
Dry mouth Dry flushed skin Rapid pulse Disorientation Fever
Due to CNS effects on the hypothalamus
Cyclopentolate
Anticholinergic
- fastest onset and shortest duration of cycloplegic effects. Standard cyclo agent in clinic
- cycloplegic effect
- max effect: 45m
- routine cyclo refraction for all ages, esp kids
- treatment of anterior uveitits
What is the best anticholinergic to treat uveitis with
Homatropine
BAB tight junctions
NPCE
Iris vessels
Schlemms canal
Homatropine
- standard for treating anterior uveitis
- keeps iris mobile, which decreases PS formation
- reduces pain by paralyzing CB and sphincter muscle
- stabilizes the BAB
Anticholinergic toxicity
Hot has a hare Red as a beet Dry as a bone Mad as a hatter Blind as a bat
Botox
- anticholinergic
- blacks the release of Ach at the NMJ (nicotinic), inhibiting muscle contraction
- when utilized for blepharospasm, orb oculi function returns quickly, not permanent
- single injections for strabismus=premanent correction
Main uses for Botox
Wrinkles
Blepharospasm
Strab
What are the ocular adrenergic agents
Phenylephrine (a1)
Naphzoline/tetrahydrolazine (a1)
Brimonidine (a2)
Apraclonidine (a2)
What do adrenergic agonists stimulate
Sympathetic activity
Uses of adrenergic agonists
Dilation, conjunctival constriction, minor allergic conditions, temporary IOP control, POAG
Difference between NE and epi
NE does not act on B2 receptors
epi: a1 a2 b1 b2
NE: a1 a2 b1
Phenylephrine
- adrenergic agonist
- a1
- 2.5% routinely used with tropicamide for dilation
- cannot provide a fixed dilated pupil by itself (miosis still happens)
- MOA: a1 agonist, no effects on B receptors. Allows it to cause dilation without cycloplegia
- used for dilation without cycloplegia
- palpebral widening (good for BIO): mullers
- scerlitis from episcleitits (epi blanches)
- horners syndrome (1% for diagnosis)
- 10% for breaking PS
Phenyl 10%
Limited to break PS formation because of side effects
-contraindicated in: MAOI, TCAs, atropine, graves
Naphzoline and tetrahydrolazine
Adrenergic agonists
- a1
- ocular decongestants to constrict the conjunctival blood vessels
- greater alpha than beta effects, potential to depress the CNS
Visine and fixed dilated pupil
If a patient presents with a fixed dilated pupil, ask about visine use, excessive use can cause dilation because of the alpha effects of tetrhydrolazine on the radial muscle (a1)
Naphcon A
OTC drug that combines naphzoline (Reduce redness), and antihistamine for relief of eye itching
A2 agonsits for glaucoma MAO
Decreases aqueous humor production and increase uveoscleral outflow
Brimonidine
Adrenergic agonsits
- a2
- highly selective a2 agonist (30x more than apraclonidine), allowing effective IOP lowering and long term treatemtn of glaucoma
- neuroprotective properties in a crushed rat nerve model
- can cause follicular conjunctivitis.
- Alphagan P: contains purite as preservative and reduces allergy
- TID dosing
- brimonidine causes MIOSIS and can be used to reduce glare, haloes, and other night vision problems for LASIK patients
Pupil with brimonidine
Causes MIOSIS
- no a1!! A2=CNS sympathetic off switch
- good for LASIK patietns and those with night vision problems
Systemic side effects of brimonidine and apraclonidine
Dry mouth
Brimonidine is contraindicated in those taking
MAOI
A2 and sympathetic
A2 is the sympathetic off switch
Apraclonidine
Adrenergic agonist
- A2
- limited a1 activity
- control IOP SPIKES
- used during acute angle closure attacke
- 30-40% IOP reduction, not used for chronic therapy because of tachyphylaxis
- onset 1 hour
- can be used for diagnosis of horners
Horners syndrome: Dx without pharmacological testing
Anisocoria will be greater in the dark. Turn the lights off and observe the miotic pupil; a delayed dilation will exist due to abnormal sympathetic innervation to the dilator muscle; if this “dilation lag” exists along with ptosis, horners syndrome can be Dx without pharmacological testing
Step 1 of horners syndrome pharm dx
cocaine or apraclonidine
- cocaine: dilation in healthy eye, no effect on horners eye
- apraclonidine: no effect on healthy eye. In horners it will cause a dilation (hypersensitized a1)
After step one of horners pharm testing, and before step two, what must you do
Wait 24-48 hours
Step two of horners pharm testing
Hydroxyamphetamine or phenyl 1%
- hydroxy: if patient fails to dilate, postganglionic neuron damaged
- phenyl: full dilation in postganglionc horners syndrome
Horners dilates with phenyl 1%
Postganglionic damage
Horners patietns does not dilate with hydroxyamphetamine
Postganglioic damage
Adrenergic antagonists promote what
Parasympathetic
What are the adrenergic antagonsits for the eye
BBlockers
- timolol
- carteolol
- betaxolol
- levobunolol
- metipranolol
What is the most common BBlocker for the eye
Timolol
CNS effects of BBlockers
Disorientation, depression, fatigue
Cardio effects of BBlockers
Bradycardia, arrhythmias, syncope
Pulmonary effects of BBlockers
Dyspnea, wheezing, bronchospasms
GI problems with BBlockers
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain
Reproductive problems with BBlockers
erectile dysfunction