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What is the mechanism of action of miotics in reducing IOP?
What is the mechanism of action of miotics in reducing IOP?
Which drug is a direct-acting cholinergic used for specific types of glaucoma?
Which drug is a direct-acting cholinergic used for specific types of glaucoma?
Which drug is a less potent miotic than pilocarpine and may cause systemic side effects?
Which drug is a less potent miotic than pilocarpine and may cause systemic side effects?
Which class of drugs is the most cost-effective for reducing IOP?
Which class of drugs is the most cost-effective for reducing IOP?
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What percentage of IOP reduction do non-selective beta blockers provide?
What percentage of IOP reduction do non-selective beta blockers provide?
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Which patients are contraindicated to use non-selective beta blockers for IOP reduction?
Which patients are contraindicated to use non-selective beta blockers for IOP reduction?
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Which alpha2 agonist is highly selective and has neuroprotective effects?
Which alpha2 agonist is highly selective and has neuroprotective effects?
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Study Notes
- Miotics reduce IOP by increasing aqueous outflow.
- Pilocarpine is a direct-acting cholinergic used for specific types of glaucoma.
- Carbachol is a less potent miotic than pilocarpine and may cause systemic side effects.
- Beta blockers are the most cost-effective agents for reducing IOP.
- Non-selective beta blockers provide 25% IOP reduction, but are contraindicated in patients with asthma, COPD and heart disease.
- Selective beta blockers predominantly block beta1 and have fewer emotional/CNS side effects.
- Alpha2 agonists decrease aqueous production and provide 20-25% IOP reduction.
- Apraclonidine is relatively selective and causes slight mydriasis in Horner's syndrome.
- Brimonidine is highly selective and has neuroprotective effects.
- Topiramate can cause angle closure glaucoma.
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Think you know all about glaucoma medication? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From miotics to beta blockers to alpha2 agonists, this quiz covers the basics of various glaucoma medications. Discover the benefits and potential side effects of each medication and enhance your knowledge on the latest in ophthalmology. Whether you're a medical student or a practicing physician, this quiz is sure to challenge your understanding of glaucoma medication.
