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ocular pharmacology 2 Flashcards

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Latanoprost class

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Prostaglandin analog

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Latanoprost MOA

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Lowers IOP by facilitating aqueous humor outflow through accessory uveoscleral pathway.

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Latanoprost role in glaucoma treatment

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First-line therapy in open-angle glaucoma as part of stepped approach.

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Latanoprost SE

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  1. Brown discoloration of iris
  2. eyelash lengthening
  3. ocular irritation
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Brimonidine Class

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Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist

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Brimonidine MOA

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  1. Increases uveoscleral outflow pathway

2. inhibits aqueous humor production.

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Brimonidine Role in glaucoma treatment

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Add-on 2nd or 3rd line therapy in open-angle glaucoma.

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Brimonidine SE

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  1. Red eye
  2. ocular irritation
  3. CNS depression
  4. apnea in neonates
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Timolol class

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Beta-adrenergic antagonist

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Timolol MOA

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Reduces aqueous humor production.

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Timolol role in glaucoma treatment

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Next most common drug used for open-angle glaucoma after prostaglandin analog.

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Timolol SE

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Systemic absorption leads to decreased HR, broncho-constriction.

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Timolol contraindications

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  1. bradycardia
  2. heart block
  3. CHF
  4. asthma
  5. COPD
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Dorzolamide Class

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

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Dorzolamide MOA

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Inhibiting CA in ciliary body epithelium reduces bicarb ion formation, leading to reduced fluid transport and IOP.

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Dorzolamide role in glaucoma treatment

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Add-on 2nd or 3rd line in open-angle glaucoma.

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Dorzolamide SE

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Few is applied topically

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Pilocarpine class

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Muscarinic receptor agonist

19
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Pilocarpine MOA

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Lowers IOP through contraction of ciliary muscle

increases aqueous outflow

20
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Pilocarpine role in glaucoma

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  1. Used in treatment of closed-angle glaucoma

2. Not commonly used today for open-angle glaucoma

21
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Pilocarpine SE

A

Ciliary spasm leading to HA, myopia, dim vision.

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