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luvbio

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on: Jul 23, 2018
In glaucoma, miotic drugs such as carbachol are used to:
 
  1. reduce intraocular pressure.
  2. increase secretion in dry eyes.
  3. remove redness from the eyes.
  4. decrease aqueous humor inflow.

Question 2

Which of the following drugs should be taken on an empty stomach? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. ciprofloxacin
  2. erythromycin
  3. lincomycin
  4. tetracycline


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Miotic drugs act as cholinergic agonists to reduce intraocular pressure by causing iris sphincter contraction, leading to miosis.

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3, 4
Lincomycin and tetracycline are best absorbed on an empty stomach1 hour before or 2 hours after mealsand should be taken with a full glass of water.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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