Question 1

Q: Which among the following is the drug of choice for iridocyclitis?

Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory). ***Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory)*** - **Corticosteroids** are the drug of choice for iridocyclitis as they effectively suppress the **inflammation** within the iris and ciliary body. - They work by reducing the influx of inflammatory cells and inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators, thereby alleviating pain, redness, and preventing complications like **posterior synechiae**. *Atropine (mydriatic agent)* - **Atropine** is a **mydriatic** (pupil-dilating) and cycloplegic agent used in iridocyclitis, but it is not the primary anti-inflammatory treatment. - Its role is to prevent the formation of **posterior synechiae** (adhesions between the iris and lens) and to relieve ciliary spasm, which reduces pain. *Pilocarpine (miotic agent)* - **Pilocarpine** is a **miotic** agent, meaning it constricts the pupil. - Pupil constriction is contraindicated in iridocyclitis as it can worsen pain and promote the formation of **posterior synechiae**. *Timolol (beta-blocker)* - **Timolol** is a **beta-blocker** primarily used to lower intraocular pressure in conditions like glaucoma. - While glaucoma can sometimes be a complication of severe iridocyclitis, timolol does not address the underlying **inflammation** of the iris and ciliary body, which is the primary pathology.

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Which among the following is the drug of choice for iridocyclitis?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory)

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Pilocarpine (miotic agent)

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Atropine (mydriatic agent)

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Timolol (beta-blocker)

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