Visual and Sensory Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
timolol class
A
beta blocker nonselective
2
Q
timolol MOA
A
block SNS stimulation of beta receptors
3
Q
timolol indications
A
- open angle glaucoma (maintenance, treatment)
- acute angle closure need ASAP + other interventions
4
Q
timolol se
A
- transient burning
- discomfort
- can have systemic effects
5
Q
timolol nc
A
contraindicated for asthma, COPD, heart failure
- must take to prevent blindness
- apply with nasolacrimal pressure
6
Q
betaxolol class
A
beta blocker selective
7
Q
betaxolol moa
A
block SNS stimulation of beta receptors
8
Q
betaxolol indications
A
- open angle glaucoma (maintenance, treatment)
- acute angle closure need ASAP + other interventions
9
Q
betaxolol se
A
- transient burning
- discomfort
- can have systemic effects
10
Q
betaxolol nc
A
contraindicated for asthma, COPD, heart failure
- must take to prevent blindness
- apply with nasolacrimal pressure
11
Q
brimonidine class
A
alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
12
Q
brimonidine moa
A
dec AH production
- may inc/dec drainage/outflow
13
Q
brimonidine indications
A
- open angle glaucoma
- inc IOP
14
Q
brimonidine se
A
- burning
- stinging
- dry mouth
- fatigue
- headache
- blurred vision
- hypotension
15
Q
brimonidine nc
A
apply nasolacrimal pressure
