Author Question: In glaucoma, miotic drugs such as carbachol are used to: 1. reduce intraocular pressure. 2. ... (Read 29 times)

luvbio · **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

ynlevi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Miotic drugs act as cholinergic agonists to reduce intraocular pressure by causing iris sphincter contraction, leading to miosis.

Answer to Question 2

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.