Packet 2: Cholinergic Agents Flashcards
ACH
DIRECT acting Cholinergic (Muscarinic):biotic
Intracameral injection of ACH
Miochol
intracameral injection of Carbachol
Miostat
Carbachol: other name
Carcholin
Carbachol
DIRECT acting Cholinergic Muscarinic - miotic
which is used intra-op or pre-op to prevent increased IOP
Carbachol
Pilocarpine:
DIRECT acting cholinergic muscarinic: miotic
Pilocarpine: treats?
POAG and closed angle 2%
should you use pilo to reverse mydriasis?
no, risk of pupilary block
what is the most popular cholingeric agonist? (miotic)
Pilocarpine
Ocular response to Pilocarpine:
increase accommodation, and increase aqueous outflow
does Pilo have pigment binding?
Yes, so dark irides will respond less
Do B-blockers have pigment binding?
No, they bind the same
Does latanoprost have pigment binding?
No, no effect on iris color or pigment
Indications for mydriasis?
cycloplegia, inflammation of the urea, myopia, amblyopia
what are contraindications for atropine?
glaucoma, and downs syndrome
-closed and open angle
downs syndrome is more sensitive to reactionstropine
physostigmine is an antidote to what?
atropine
what is atropine’s antidote?
physostigine