Eye Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Pilocarpine
A
Muscarinic agonist
Effect:
- cilliary muscle contraction
- near vision accommodation
- outflow of aqueous humor
- dec. intraocular pressure
Use:
- glaucoma
2
Q
Tropicamide
A
Antimuscarinic
Effect:
- pupillary constrictor muscle relaxation
- ciliary muscle relaxation
- cycloplegia accommodation
- mydriasis
Use:
- mydriasis
- cycloplegia
3
Q
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
A
a-adrenergic agonist
Effect:
- a1 activation
- pupillary dilator muscle contraction
Use:
- mydriasis, eye exam
4
Q
Timolol Maleate
A
B-adrenergic antagonist
Effect:
- B2 blocking
- dec. secretion
- dec. intraocular pressure
Use:
- glaucoma
5
Q
Bimonidine Tartrate
A
a2-adrenergic agonist
Effect:
- a2 activation
- dec. aqueous humour production
- dec. intraoccular pressure
Use:
- glaucoma
6
Q
Latanoprost
A
FP
Effect:
- FP activation
- inc. uveoscleral outlfow
- dec. intraocular pressure
Use:
- glaucoma
7
Q
Acetazolamide
Dorzolamide
A
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Effect:
- inhibit carbonic anhydrase
- dec. aqueous humour production
- dec. intraocular pressure
Use:
- glaucoma
