Evaluation of the cytotoxic effects of ophthalmic solutions containing benzalkonium chloride on corneal epithelium using an organotypic 3-D model [PDF]
Background Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a common preservative used in ophthalmic solutions. The aim of this study was to compare the cytotoxic effects of BAC-containing ophthalmic solutions with a BAC-free ophthalmic solution using an organotypic 3 ...
Jessen Bart A, Khoh-Reiter Su
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Vision rehabilitation of post-Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty Pseudomonas keratitis utilizing losartan ophthalmic solution and scleral contact lens: a case report [PDF]
Background Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty is a preferred treatment for endothelial dysfunction, but complications, such as graft detachment and Pseudomonas keratitis, may affect results.
Nir Erdinest +3 more
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Synergic Effect of Methyl-β-Cyclodextrin and Hydrophilic Polymers on Nepafenac Solubilization: Development of a 0.3% Ophthalmic Solution [PDF]
Nepafenac is an anti-inflammatory drug used in ophthalmology, marketed as a suspension due to its low aqueous solubility. A solution formulation could provide better bioavailability than suspension and facilitate single unit doses, avoiding the use of ...
Maria Grazia Saita +4 more
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Real-world treatment patterns of OTX-101 ophthalmic solution, cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, and lifitegrast ophthalmic solution in patients with dry eye disease: a retrospective analysis [PDF]
Background Dry eye disease (DED) is a disorder characterized by loss of tear film homeostasis that causes ocular surface inflammation and damage. The incidence of DED increases with age.
Paul Karpecki +8 more
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Influence of filtering on the effective concentration and sterility of a 2% cyclosporine ophthalmic solution: a quality improvement perspective [PDF]
Background Pharmaceutical companies do not sell formulations for all diseases; thus, healthcare workers have to treat some diseases by concocting in-hospital preparations.
Masakazu Ozaki +12 more
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Impact of pH modification of the empirically used tobramycin ophthalmic solution on MIC90 concentration in tears and aqueous humor of donkeys (Equus asinus) [PDF]
Background Commercial tobramycin ophthalmic solution is frequently used empirically to treat ocular disorders in equines, despite being primarily formulated for use in humans.
Ahmed Ibrahim +2 more
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Hypothesis: Biophysical property and water evaporation retardation through a lipid nanofilm can be altered by model tear protein and topical ophthalmic formulation.
Meng C. Lin, Tatyana F. Svitova
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The extensive use of ophthalmic antibiotics is contributing to the appearance of resistant bacterial strains, which require prolonged and massive treatments with consequent detrimental outcomes and adverse effects.
Ciro Caruso +6 more
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Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant used to treat a large variety of inflammatory or immunity-mediated ophthalmic diseases. However, there are currently no commercial industrial forms available that can provide relief to patients.
Marion Barrieu +7 more
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A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Cross Over Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Timolol Ophthalmic Solution as an Acute Treatment of Migraine [PDF]
Introduction. Daily oral beta-adrenoreceptor antagonist has been shown to be effective in preventing migraine headaches. Timolol 0.5% ophthalmic solution is a non-selective beta-adrenoreceptor antago- nist, where the primary use is for glaucoma.
Aggarwal, Dipika +10 more
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