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Glaucoma drugs Flashcards

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Epinephrine

A

Decrease aqueous humor via vasoconstricution (alpha 1)

Mydriasis don’t use in CLOSED ANGLE

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Brimonidine

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Alpha 2
Decrease AH via lower synthesis

Blurry vision, forgein body sensation
Ocular hyperemia
Allergic reaction
ocular pruritus

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Latonoprost

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PGF2alpha

Increases outflow of AH

Toxicity: Darkens iris

A prostaglandin

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