Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
English
|
Primary open-angle glaucoma |
French
|
Glaucome (primitif) à angle ouvert |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VII | Diseases of the eye and adnexa | |
| 2 | H40-H42 | Glaucoma | |
| 3 | H40 | Glaucoma | |
| 4 | H40.1 | Primary open-angle glaucoma |
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Metipranolol |
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| Timolol |
Timolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent that does not have significant intrinsic sympathomimetic, direct myocardial depressant, or local anaesthetic activity. Timolol reduces intra-ocular pressure, whether or not this is associated with glaucoma. |
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| Travoprost |
Travoprost, a prostaglandin F2α analogue, is a highly selective full agonist which has a high affinity for the prostaglandin FP receptor, and reduces the intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour via trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral pathways. |
