Ophthalmic Chart Flashcards
(28 cards)
Beta blockers
timolol, betaxolol
beta blockers MOA
decreased aqueous humor production
beta blockers contraindications
AV block, bradycardia, respiratory disease
can beta blockers be used if there is uveitis?
yes
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs)
methazolamide, dorzolamide, brinzolamide
CAIs MOA
decreased aqueous humor production
CAIs contraindications
none
can CAIs be used with uveitis?
yes
cholinergic agents (parasympathomimetics)
pilocarpine, carbachol, demacarium bromide
cholinergic agents MOA
increased trabecular outflow
cholinergic agents contraindications
uveitis, anterior lend luxation
can cholinergic agents be used with uveitis?
NO
hyperosmotic agents
mannitol (IV), glycerin (PO)
hyperosmotic agents MOA
emergency treatment, osmotic gradient towards plasma (dehydrates vitreous to increase outflow)
hyperosmotic agents contraindications
cardiac or renal disease, dehydration
can hypersomotic agents be used with uveitis?
maybe
adrenergic agents (sympathomimetics)
epi, dipivefrin (gets converted to epi in AC)
adrenergic agents MOA
increased trabecular outflow (increased uveoscleral outflow)
adrenergic agents contraindications
systemic effects; epi causes poor corneal penetration
can adrenergic agents be used with uveitis?
yes
alpha2 agonists (adrenergic agents)
brimonidine
alpha2 agonists MOA
decreased aqueous humor production
alpha2 agonists contraindications
rare drug-induced uveitis
can alpha2 agonists be used with uveitis?
maybe
