Ophthalmology Drug Names Flashcards
1
Q
Topical steroid that is hydrophobic and penetrates cornea well
A
Prednisolone acetate
2
Q
Topical steroid that is hydrophilic and used for cornea disease
A
Prednisolone phosphate
3
Q
Drug additive that is preservative and disrupts lipid layer of tear film
A
Benzalkonium
4
Q
Prostanoid
A
Latanoprost
5
Q
Beta-blockers (eyes)
A
Timolol
Betaxolol
6
Q
CA inhibitors
A
Topical - dorzolamide
Systemic - acetazolamide
7
Q
Alpha 2 agonsts
A
Brimonidine
8
Q
Parasympathomimetic
A
Pilocarpine
9
Q
Local eye anaesthetic
A
End in caine
10
Q
Diagnostic dye
A
Fluorescein
11
Q
Mydriatics (parasympathetic blockers)
A
Tropicamide
Cyclopentolate
12
Q
Sympathomimetic
A
Phenylephrine
13
Q
Are glaucoma drugs given topically or orally
A
Topically
14
Q
Drug to differentiate between sleritis and episcleritis
A
Phenylephrine
