Pharmacology Ch4

The ear is compose of the inner an outer ear.

Ear rugs: Otic drugs(external ear)

drugs of the inner ear: cerumenolytic

for adult pull ear back and up

for child, pull back and down

ophthalmic drugs: drugs applied to the eye

The eye excretes through glands: (lacrimal gland; tear gland, lacrimal sac; tear sac,

Aqueous humor: synovial fluid of the eyes, produces by the ciliary body,equates with Intraocular pressure

Eye constriction: myiosis

Eye dilation: mydriasis

normal IOP: 10-20 mm/HG

chronic eye disease associated with IOP that closes the optic nerve

if untreated , causes loss of peripheral vision

Recommended drugs: Prostaglandin analogues, beta-adrenergic agents, alpha adrenergic agents, cholinergic drugs, Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

allows for better absorption of aqueous

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