Drug Names (Glaucoma Agents)

Question 1

Acetalzolamide (Diamox)

Answer 1

Systemic CAI

Question 2

Methazolamide (Neptazane)

Answer 2

Systemic CAI

Question 3

Dorzolamide (Trusopt) 2%

Answer 3

Topical CAI

Question 4

Brinzolamide (Azopt) 1%

Answer 4

Topical CAI; can be taken less often than dorzolamide for less toxicity as well

Question 5

Cosopt; 2% dorzolamide and 0.5% timolol

Answer 5

Topical CAI; more effective than either dorozlamide or timolol alone

Question 6

Latanoprost (Xalatan) 0.005%

Answer 6

Prostaglandin Analog

Question 7

What is the trade name for Acetazolamide?

Answer 7

Diamox

Question 8

What is the trade name for Methazolamide?

Answer 8

Neptazane

Question 9

What is the trade name for Dorzolamide?

Answer 9

Trusopt

Question 10

What is the trade name for Latanoprost?

Answer 10

Xalatan

Question 11

What is the trade name for Bimatoprost?

Answer 11

Lumigan

Question 12

Brimatoprost (Lumigan)

Answer 12

Synthetic ‘prostamide’ analog;; Prostaglandin analog (may be a slightly different receptor)

Question 13

What is the trade name for Travoprost?

Answer 13

Travatan

Question 14

What is Travatan Z?

Answer 14

Travoprost (Travatan) with different less irritating to the cornea preservative; “preservative free”

Question 15

What is the trade name for Tafluprost?

Answer 15

Zioptan 0.0015% solution

Question 16

Tafluprost (Zioptan)

Answer 16

PGF2alpha analog; preservative free and

comes in single drop dispensers to be used before going to bed

Question 17

What is the trade name for Mannitol?

Answer 17

Osmitrol

Question 18

Mannitol (Osmitrol)

Answer 18

Prototypical hyperosmotic agent used for treating acute angle closures

Question 19

What is the trade name for Glycerin?

Answer 19

Osmoglyn

Question 20

Glycerin (Osmoglyn)

Answer 20

Oral hyperosmotic drug; has a caloric value associated with it and not recommended for the diabetics