Browse Medications by Therapeutic Class: Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure)

Written by Amar Lunagaria
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder

Reviewed by James Wong
Pharm.D • NiHowdy Founder
Updated Jan 27, 2025
•Published Jan 15, 2025

What are Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure)?
How do Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure) work?
- Aqueous humor reduction: Medications like beta-blockers and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors decrease fluid production.
- Fluid drainage improvement: Prostaglandin analogs and alpha agonists enhance outflow, lowering eye pressure.
What conditions do Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure) treat?
- Primary open-angle glaucoma: The most common form of glaucoma.
- Acute angle-closure glaucoma: A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
- Ocular hypertension: Elevated eye pressure that can lead to glaucoma.
- Secondary glaucoma: Pressure caused by other eye conditions or injuries.
Common medications in Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure)s
- Latanoprost (Xalatan): A prostaglandin analog that improves fluid drainage.
- Timolol (Timoptic): A beta-blocker that reduces fluid production in the eye.
- Brimonidine (Alphagan): An alpha agonist that lowers eye pressure.
- Dorzolamide (Trusopt): A carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that decreases fluid production.
- Combigan: A combination of brimonidine and timolol for dual action.
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List of drugs in Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure)
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Benefits of Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure)
- Lowered intraocular pressure, protecting the optic nerve.
- Reduced risk of vision loss and blindness.
- Improved long-term eye health and disease management.
Side effects of Antiglaucoma Agents (Eye Pressure)
- Eye redness or irritation (common with prostaglandin analogs).
- Blurred vision or sensitivity to light.
- Mild stinging or burning upon application.
- Rare systemic effects, such as changes in heart rate or breathing (with beta-blockers).
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