Pharm 5.5 Flashcards
anti infective
treatment of infections of the eye
corticosterioids
acute stages of eye injury to prevent scarring
corticoteroids side ffects
intraocular pressure
NSAIDS
treat postop inflammation following cataract surgery
ophthalmic immunologic agent
increases tear production
antihistamines or decongestants
vasoconstriction of blood vessels
ophthalmic lubricants
flush various allergens
acute glaucoma
sudden onset of pain, blurred vision, dilated pupils
chronic glaucoma
slowly over a period of years with few symptoms
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
reduce the formation of hydrogen and bicarbonate ions
reduce aqueous humor
miotics
pupil contraction
miotics side effects
poor vision in dim light
twitching
beta adrenergic blockers
lower IOP
decrease aqueous humor production
beta adrenergic blockers side effects
aggravation of preexisting cardiovascular disorders
alpha agonists
decreases the formation and increase the outflow of aqueous humor
prostaglandin agalogs
reduction in IOP
increase aqueous humor
prostaglandin analogs side effects
blurred vision
mydriatics
dilate the pupil
cycloplegic
paralyzes the muscles of accommodation
mydriatics side effects
increased IOP
local anesthetics
removal of foreign bodies
NMBAs
FILL IN
COX 2 inhibitor
FILL IN
estrogens
maintain normal bone reabsorption rate in women
