title: Ocular pharmacology.
abstract: Many new drugs come on the market each year, and some very useful ones become unavailable. Medical treatment of some of the more common ophthalmic conditions observed in small animal practice are discussed in this article. Selection of the appropriate antibiotic or antiviral is critical for effective treatment, and indications for these drugs are provided. Anti-inflammatory medications and their indications and contraindications are also discussed. Medical therapy of glaucoma is also addressed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, A379 Clydesdale Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Champagne
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000662:veterinary; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions