The Eye Pharmacology

Question 1

anesthetic ophthalmic solution

Answer 1

Eye drops for pain relief associated with eye infections, corneal abrasions, or surgery

Examples: proparacain, Ak-Taine, Ocu-Caine; tetracaine, Opticaine, Pontocaine

Question 2

antibiotic ophthalmic solution

Answer 2

Eye drops for the treatment of bacterial eye infections

Examples: erythromycin, Del-Mycin, Ilotycin Ophthalmic

Question 3

antiglaucoma medications

Answer 3

Group of drugs that reduce intraocular pressure by lowering the amount of aqueous humor in the eyeball. May achieve this by either reducing the production of aqueous humor or increasing its outflow

Examples: timolol, Betimol, Timoptic; acetazolamide,
Ak-Zol, Dazamide; prostaglandin analogs, Lumigan, Xalatan

Question 4

artificial tears

Answer 4

Medications, many of them over the counter, to treat dry eyes

Examples: buffered isotonic solutions, Akwa Tears, Refresh Plus, Moisture Eyes

Question 5

miotic drops

Answer 5

Any substance that causes the pupil to constrict. These medications may also be used to treat glaucoma

Examples: physostigmine, Eserine Sulfate, Isopto Eserine; carbachol, Carbastat, Miostat

Question 6

mydriatic drops

Answer 6

Any substance that causes the pupil to dilate by paralyzing the iris and/or ciliary body muscles. Particularly useful during eye examinations and eye surgery

Examples: atropine sulfate, Atropine-Care Ophthalmic, Atropisol Ophthalmic

Question 7

ophthalmic decongestants

Answer 7

Over-the-counter medications that constrict the arterioles of the eye and reduce redness and itching of the conjunctiva

Examples: tetrahydrozoline, Visine, Murine