Glaucoma Drugs

Question 1

Four drug classes of Glaucoma drugs

Answer 1

Beta adrenergic antagonists
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Prostaglandins
Osmotic agents

Question 2

what glaucoma drug class prevents glaucoma in the opposite eye

Answer 2

beta adrenergic antagonists (Timolol)

Question 3

what glaucoma drug class is useful in treating primary open angled glaucoma

Answer 3

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 4

glaucomas defined by an open, normal appearing anterior chamber angle and raised intraocular pressure (IOP), with no other underlying disease

Answer 4

primary open angled glaucoma

Question 5

which carbonic anhydrase inhibitor reduces aqueous fluid production

Answer 5

brinzolamide

Question 6

what carbonic anhydrase inhibitor is used in the contralateral eye to prevent bilateral disease

Answer 6

dorzolamide

Question 7

side effect of dorzolamide in cats

Answer 7

stinging sensation

Question 8

combining latanoprost with which glaucoma drug class makes them more effective

Answer 8

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 9

latanoprost is not for what two species

Answer 9

cats and horses

Question 10

bimatoprost and travoprost are used in what species only

Answer 10

dogs

Question 11

what drug class of glaucoma drugs is used for acute episodes of glaucoma

Answer 11

osmotic agents (Mannitol)