Which of the following medications is used to treat glaucoma?
trifluridine (Viroptic®)
ofloxacin (Ocuflox®)
terbinafine (Lamisil®)
timolol (Timoptic®)
timolol (Timoptic®)
Rationale: Timoptic® (timolol) is used to treat glaucoma. Viroptic® (trifluridine) is an antiviral agent. Ocuflox® (ofloxacin) is an antibiotic. Lamisil® (terbinafine) is a topical antifungal agent.
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