Visual and Sensory Drugs Flashcards
timolol class
beta blocker nonselective
timolol MOA
block SNS stimulation of beta receptors
timolol indications
- open angle glaucoma (maintenance, treatment)
- acute angle closure need ASAP + other interventions
timolol se
- transient burning
- discomfort
- can have systemic effects
timolol nc
contraindicated for asthma, COPD, heart failure
- must take to prevent blindness
- apply with nasolacrimal pressure
betaxolol class
beta blocker selective
betaxolol moa
block SNS stimulation of beta receptors
betaxolol indications
- open angle glaucoma (maintenance, treatment)
- acute angle closure need ASAP + other interventions
betaxolol se
- transient burning
- discomfort
- can have systemic effects
betaxolol nc
contraindicated for asthma, COPD, heart failure
- must take to prevent blindness
- apply with nasolacrimal pressure
brimonidine class
alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
brimonidine moa
dec AH production
- may inc/dec drainage/outflow
brimonidine indications
- open angle glaucoma
- inc IOP
brimonidine se
- burning
- stinging
- dry mouth
- fatigue
- headache
- blurred vision
- hypotension
brimonidine nc
apply nasolacrimal pressure
latanoprost class
prostaglandins analogs
latanoprost moa
inc outflow drainage of aqueous humor
latanoprost indications
open angle glaucoma
ocular HTN
latanoprost se
well tolerated
latanoprost nc
apply nasolacrimal pressure
dozolamide class
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
dozolamide moa
dec production of aqueous humor
dozolamide indications
second line therapy for open glaucoma and IOP
dozolamide se
- stinging
- bitter taste
- allergic rxn of conjunctiva/lid
dozolamide nc
