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ophthalmic drugs: anti-glaucoma Flashcards

1
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list the 5 categories of drugs used to treat glaucoma

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  • Prostaglandin agonists
  • Beta receptor antagonists
  • Alpha 2 receptor agonists
  • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
  • Cholinergic agonists

all target different processes

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which 2 ways can you bring IOP down

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  • by inhibiting aqueous production
    or
  • by enhancing aqueous drainage
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what are the 2 drainage pathways

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  • conventional pathway via the trabecular meshwork and canal of schlemm
    or
  • uveoscleral pathway - 30%
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4
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where is the production of aqueous from

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the ciliary body

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5
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what do patients with early to moderate glaucoma damage still retain

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good central visual function

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6
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what is the aim for therapy used on glaucoma patients

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to maintain ‘target IOP’ ie IOP that is expected to prevent further glaucomatous damage

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what are most patient with OAG initially treated with and what is the other option

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topical medication (start with single eyedrop, then adding other drops or using multiple therapies)
other option is Laser trabeculoplasty
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what is the name of a incisional surgical treatment for glaucoma and when is it considered

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trabeculectomy may be considered in advanced glaucoma or high IOP

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9
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how much is IOP lowered by with glaucoma drugs and how much of aqueous does this correspond to

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IOP lowered by 20-35%

corresponds to approx. 5 - 7mmHg

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10
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what is the normal episcleral venous pressure

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8-10mmHg

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11
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what is the normal aqueous formation rate

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2-3uL/min

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what is the normal outflow facility of aqueous

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0.2-0.3uL/min/mmHg

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13
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what is the mechanism of action with the topical anti-glaucoma drugs: CAI’s, α receptor agonists, and βreceptor antagonist

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Reduce aqueous production

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what is the mechanism of action with the topical anti-glaucoma drugs: cholinergics, bimatoprost

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Increase outflow through the trabecular meshwork (the conventional method)

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15
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what is the mechanism of action with the topical anti-glaucoma drugs: PG agonists, brimonidine

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Increase uveoscleral flow

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what is the mechanism of action with the systemic anti-glaucoma drug: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and β receptor antagonists

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Reduce aqueous production

tablets: Diamox or Dorzolamide

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17
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what is the mechanism of action with the systemic anti-glaucoma drug: mannitol, glycerol

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Osmotic agents i.e. they pull water out of the vitreous

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18
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when are the systemic anti-glaucoma drugs used

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  • as a last option for people who are on maximum eye drops and their pressure is still too high
  • used to treat acute angle closure attack when IOP really high and want to bring it down rapidly in A&E
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list the 5 categories of anti-glaucoma drugs from highest to lowest efficacy

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  • Prostaglandin agonists
  • Beta antagonists
  • Alpha 2 agonists
  • Cholinergic agonists
  • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
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20
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which drug is the first choice for IOP reduction in OAG and newly diagnosed patients with glaucoma

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Prostaglandin agonists

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21
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by which mechanism do Prostaglandin agonists work to reduce IOP

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Increase uveoscleral outflow, reducing IOP by 25-33%

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22
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after how long from administration do Prostaglandin agonists reduce IOP and when is its peak effect

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within 2-4 hours of administration

with peak effect 8-12 hours

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23
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how often should Prostaglandin agonists be administered

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One drop preferably in the evening

which is an advantage as only one drop per day

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24
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what other drug is Prostaglandin agonists available with as a fixed combination

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Timolol (beta antagonist)

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25
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list the 3 main Prostaglandin agonist drugs

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  • Latanoprost (Xalatan)
  • Travoprost (Travatan)
  • Tafluprost (Saflutan)
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26
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what is the trade name for the Prostaglandin agonist - Latanoprost

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Xalatan

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27
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list 7 side effects of prostaglandin agonists

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  • Hyperaemia
  • Eyelash growth (hypertrichosis)
  • Iris darkening
  • Darkening of periocular skin
  • Reactivation of HSK
  • Cystoid macular oedema in aphakes/pseudophakes
  • Avoid in pregnancy as prostaglandins can induce labour
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28
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how do beta receptor agonists work in order to reduce IOP

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Block β receptors (sympathetic) in ciliary epithelium, reducing aqueous humour formation

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29
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what are the 2 types of beta blockers available to treat glaucoma

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  • Selective beta blockers (ß1)
    and
  • non-selective (ß1 and ß2) available
30
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what can happen with beta receptor agonists drugs over time

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tachyphylaxis (reduced effectiveness over time)

31
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list the 4 non-selective beta receptor agonists drugs available

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  • Timolol (Timoptol, Nyogel)
  • Levobunolol (Betagan)
  • Metipranolol
  • Carteolol (Teoptic)
32
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name the selective beta receptor agonists drug available

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Betaxolol (Betoptic)

33
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what is meant by selective beta receptor agonists

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drugs that only work on receptors that are in the eye and not on beta receptors in the lungs
however these type of drugs don’t work very effectively

34
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what can non-selective beta receptor agonists be contraindicated in

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those with airways disease

35
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what does blocking β2 receptors cause

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impair respiratory function by causing constriction of the bronchioles resulting in:

  • shortness of breath
  • wheezing
  • bronchospasm
36
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what 2 things may blocking β1 receptors cause

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  • bradycardia
  • hypotension
    = increased falls in elderly
37
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what mechanisms does Alpha-2 receptor agonists use to reduce IOP

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  • Decrease aqueous production
    and
  • Increase aqueous outflow
38
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how does Alpha-2 receptor agonists decrease aqueous production

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  • because they’re sympathomimetic drugs, therefore they mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system
  • it inhibits aqueous production via alpha receptors by stimulating them
39
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what disadvantage does Alpha-2 receptor agonists have

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it displays tachyphylaxis

the drug works initially, but its effectiveness reduces overtime

40
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name 2 Alpha-2 receptor agonists

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  • Apraclonidine hydrochloride (Iopidine)

- Brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan)

41
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list the 7 side effects of Alpha-2 receptor agonist drugs

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  • Follicular conjunctivitis
  • Allergy
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
42
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how does Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors reduce IOP

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Decrease aqueous production by inhibiting enzyme involved in aqueous secretion

43
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which types of formulations is Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors available in

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topical and systemic

44
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which formulation of Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is used in treatment of acute angle closures

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oral formulation

45
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what is the topical form of Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors called

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Dorzolamide

46
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what is the systemic form of Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors called

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Diamox/Acetazolamide tablets

47
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which enzyme is involved in aqueous production and how does it work

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carbonic anhydrase
it produces bicarbonate ions ( which may exert its effect on aqueous production by influencing Cl- movement as well as by transmembrane transport) which are transported across the ciliary epithelium, setting up a osmotic gradient one which aqueous production depends on

48
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what happens when Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors block the carbonic anhydrase enzyme (that produces aqueous)

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it inhibits the bicarbonate production, therefore lowers aqueous production

49
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name the three Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drugs available

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  • Brinzolamide (Azopt)
  • Dorzolomide (Trusopt)
  • Oral acetazolamide (Diamox)
50
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what are the 2 topical versions of Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drugs

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  • Brinzolamide (Azopt)

- Dorzolomide (Trusopt)

51
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list the 5 side effects of topical Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drugs

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  • Metallic taste (at back of throat, from the eye drops)
  • Rashes
  • Polyuria
  • Irritation
  • Blurred vision
52
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list the 8 side effects of oral Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drugs e.g. Diamox and Acetozolamide

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  • Allergy
  • Hypokalemia
  • Polyuria
  • Acidosis
  • Depression
  • Paresthesia
  • Kidney stones
  • Blood dyscrasia
53
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what type of drug are Cholinergic agonists

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Parasympathomimetics (causes pupil constriction)

54
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what is the pharmacological action/how do Cholinergic agonists reduce IOP

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by increasing aqueous outflow by opening the trabecular meshwork

55
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what is the mechanism of Cholinergic agonist drugs

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they act as miotics and constrict the pupil, in doing so they potentially stretch the trabecular meshwork allowing for increased aqueous outflow

56
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name 2 Cholinergic agonist drugs

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  • Pilocarpine – 0.1- 6%

- Pilogel

57
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list 5 side effects of Cholinergic agonist drugs

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  • Miosis
  • Myopia
  • Symblepharon
  • Post synechiae
  • Retinal detachment (theoretical risk - very rare)
58
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list the 5 categories of anti glaucoma drugs from the most to least safest i.e. least side effects to most side effects

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  • Prostaglandin agonists
  • Cholinergic agonists
  • Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
  • Alpha adrenergics
  • Beta antagonists
59
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what are none of the anti glaucoma eye drops licensed for

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use in children and pregnant women

60
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what are all combination drugs combined with and why are drugs combined

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  • all combined with a topical beta blocker Timolol 0.5%

- combined and patients are more compliant than using 2 separate drugs

61
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list the 6 available combined anti glaucoma drugs

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  • Xalacom
  • Duotrav
  • Ganfort
  • Combigan
  • Cosopt
  • Azarga
62
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which 2 drugs make up Xalacom

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Timolol + Latanoprost

63
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which 2 drugs make up Duotrav

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Timolol + Travoprost

64
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which 2 drugs make up Ganfort

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Timolol + Bimaptoprost

65
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which 2 drugs make up Combigan

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Timolol + Brimonidine

66
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which 2 drugs make up Cosopt

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Timolol + Dorzolamide

67
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which 2 drugs make up Azarga

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Timolol + Brinzolamide

68
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what guidelines need to be followed for new prescriptions of anti glaucoma drugs

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  • Start only one drug regardless of presenting IOP in COAG (to look at the effectiveness of that drug)
  • Show the patients how to put the drops in
  • Check IOP again within 3 months (to see if the drug is working)
69
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what is used to check peak flow when a px is on beta antagonists and what does it measure

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  • peak flow meter
  • a device that measures lung functions, it measures the lung volume to diagnose lung problems and is measured before prescribing beta blockers
70
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what needs to be done is more than 2 drops of anti glaucoma drugs are required

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surgery or laser

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