Glaucoma eye drops
Lowering eye pressure
Glaucoma and raised pressure inside the eye.
Either helps fluid drain out of the eye or reduces how much fluid the eye produces.
The 2 glaucoma eye drops in the PTCB Top 200
| Generic | Brand | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Xalatan | glaucoma (↑IOP) |
| Dorzolamide | Trusopt | glaucoma (↑IOP) |
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What to know for the exam
- check_circleLatanoprost is refrigerated until it is opened, then kept at room temperature.
- check_circleLatanoprost can permanently darken iris colour and thicken eyelashes.
- check_circleWait about five minutes between two different eye drops.
- check_circleTimolol drops are a beta blocker and can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Pressing gently on the inner corner of the eye after instilling reduces how much drug reaches the rest of the body — this matters most with timolol.
Latanoprost is the common refrigerate-until-dispensed item.
Drill glaucoma eye drops the way the PTCE asks them
RxReflex groups the Top 200 drugs into classes like this one, then quizzes you on brand↔generic, class, side effects and interactions. Plus a guided Learn path, pharmacy math and 40+ cheat sheets. Free to start.
Frequently asked
What drugs are in the glaucoma eye drops class? add
Latanoprost, Dorzolamide. All are in the PTCB Top 200.
What are glaucoma eye drops used for? add
Glaucoma and raised pressure inside the eye.
How do glaucoma eye drops work? add
Either helps fluid drain out of the eye or reduces how much fluid the eye produces.
Last reviewed August 7, 2026. For education only — not medical advice. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the PTCB.