The Role of Medications in Causing Dry Eye

Table 1

Systemic medications that may cause both dry mouth and dry eyes [7–9].

Class of drugs
Adjuncts to anesthesia	Antipyretic agents
Analgesics	Antirheumatic agents
Antiandrogens	Antispasmodics
Antiarrhythmics	Antivirals
Anticholinergics	Anxiolytics
Antidepressants	Bronchodilators
Antiemetics	Chelating agents
Antihistamines	Decongestants
Antihypertensives	Diuretics
Antileprosy agents	Neurotoxins
Antimalarial agents	Opioids
Antimuscarinics	Psychedelic agents
Antineoplastics	Retinoids
Antiparkinsonians	Sedatives and hypnotics
Antipsychotics