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Brimonidine (Alphagan)
Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist. Tx of POAG (primary open-angle glaucoma).
First line tx for POAG.
Apraclonidine (Iopidine)
Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist. Tx of POAg (primary open-angle glaucoma). Used preop for laser surgeries, short term.
What are some adverse effects of Bromonidine?
Hypotension, drowsiness.
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
Prostaglandin analog used for POAG. Prototype
Travoprost (travatan)
Protaglandin analog used for POAG
Bimatoprost (Lumigan)
Prostaglandin analog used for POAG
Unoprostone (Rescula)
Prostaglandin analog
"prost" will indicate what drugs?
Prostaglandin analogs used for POAG
Mannitol (osmitrol)
osmotic diuretic used to tx closed angle glaucoma rapidly to prevent blindness
Urea ( Ureaphil)
Osmotic agent used to tx closed angle glaucoma rapidly to prevent blindess
Glycerin (Osmoglyn)
Osmotic agent used to tx closed angle glaucoma rapidly to prevent blindness
Isosorbide (Ismotic)
Osmotic agent used to tx closed angle glaucoma rapidly to prevent blindness
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (systemic).
Reduces production of aqueous humor by causing diuresis through renal effects. TX for closed angle Glaucoma and POAG
Methazolamide (GlaucTabs, Neptazane)
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (systemic).Reduces production of aqueous humor by causing diuresis through renal effects. TX for closed angle Glaucoma and POAG
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
ABX. tx of ottis media (middle ear infection)
Cefdinir (Omnicef)
ABX. tx of ottis media (middle ear infection)
Cefuroxime (Cefitn)
ABX. tx of ottis media (middle ear infection)
What is a common side effect of Betaxolol a beta blocker used for glaucoma?