Prostaglandin analogs like latanoprost (Xalatan), bimatoprost (Lumigan) and travoprost (Travatan) increase uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor. Bimatoprost also increases trabecular outflow Topical beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists such as timolol, levobunolol (Betagan), and betaxolol decrease aqueous humor production by the ciliary body. Alpha2-adrenergic agonists such as brimonidine (Alphagan) work by a dual mechanism, decreasing aqueous production and [...]
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Commonly used medications in glaucom treatment
August 31st, 2009Posted in Glaucoma treatment
Tags: acetazolamide Alpha2-adrenergic agonists Alphagan Azopt Betagan betaxolol bimatoprost brimonidine brinzolamide carbonic anhydrase Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors ciliary body decrease aqueous humor production delayed gastric emptying Diamox dipivefrin dorzolamide Ecothiopate increase uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor latanoprost levobunolol Lumigan parasympathomimetics Physostigmine pilocarpine Propine timolol Topical beta-adrenergic receptor trabecular meshwork trabecular outflow Travatan travoprost Trusopt Xalatan