Ophthalmology Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Tacrolimus
A
Class: immunospressant
MOA: calcineurin inhbitor (action resembles cyclosporin). Inhibition of calcineurin pathway leads to decreased inflammatory cytokines (IL-2)
-10-100 x more potent than cyclosporin
Papich
MOA: macrolide antibiotic (action resembles cyclosporin)
Plumb
2
Q
Dorzolamide
A
Class: anti-glucuoma agent
MOA: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, decrease aquaous humor production
Internet
3
Q
A
4
Q
A