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Flashcards in Glaucoma Deck (7)
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Q

Carbachol

Pilocarpine

A
  1. Direct Cholinomimetic (M3)
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. Activation of M receptors –> Contraction of ciliary muscle –> Increase flow through the canal of Schlemm
2
Q

Echothiophate

A
  1. Irreversible Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. increase the outflow
3
Q

Betaxolol

Timolol

A
  1. Beta Blockers
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. Block NE at ciliary epithelium –> decrease aqueous humor formation
4
Q

Apraclonidine (alpha 2 agonist)

A
  1. Sympathomimetic
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. decrease NE release pre-junctional (via NE negative feedback) –> decrease aqueous humor formation
5
Q

Epinephrine

A
  1. Sympathomimetic
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. Increase the outflow
6
Q

Acetazolamide

Dorzolamide

A
  1. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. Decrease HCO3- –> decrease aqueous humor formation
7
Q

Latanoprost

Bimatoprost

A
  1. Prostaglandin PGF2 alpha analog
  2. Rx Glaucoma
  3. Increase the outflow through the meshwork

Note: Bimatoprost is approved for lengthening and darkening of the eyelashes (Eyelash Hypertrichosis)