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Ocupress (carteolol HCl) reduces normal and elevated [[intraocular pressure]] ([[IOP]]) whether or not accompanied by [[glaucoma]]. The exact mechanism of the ocular hypotensive effect of beta-blockers has not been definitely demonstrated. | |||
In general, beta-adrenergic blockers reduce [[cardiac output]] in patients in good and poor cardiovascular health. In patients with severe impairment of myocardial function, beta-blockers may inhibit the sympathetic stimulation necessary to maintain adequate cardiac function. Beta-adrenergic blockers may also increase airway resistance in the bronchi and bronchioles due to unopposed parasympathetic activity. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 4 February 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
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Synonyms / Brand Names: OCUPRESS®
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Mechanism of Action
Ocupress (carteolol HCl) reduces normal and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) whether or not accompanied by glaucoma. The exact mechanism of the ocular hypotensive effect of beta-blockers has not been definitely demonstrated. In general, beta-adrenergic blockers reduce cardiac output in patients in good and poor cardiovascular health. In patients with severe impairment of myocardial function, beta-blockers may inhibit the sympathetic stimulation necessary to maintain adequate cardiac function. Beta-adrenergic blockers may also increase airway resistance in the bronchi and bronchioles due to unopposed parasympathetic activity.