Effect of betaxolol on primary open-angle glaucoma and normal-tension glaucoma patients.
J Ocul Pharmacol Ther
; 14(3): 191-201, 1998 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-9671427
This study is aimed at establishing the efficacy of the therapeutic agent, betaxolol, in diurnal control of IOP (intraocular pressure). Therapy was performed on 32 eyes affected by POAG (primary open-angle glaucoma) and 16 eyes affected by NTG (normal-tension glaucoma). Two preparations of betaxolol were utilized: betaxolol hydrochloride 0.50% (Betoptic) was administered to 15 POAG and 7 NTG eyes; betaxolol hydrochloride 0.25% ophthalmic suspension (Betoptic S) was administered to 17 POAG and 9 NTG eyes. IOP measurements were taken every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. IOP was measured before therapy and at 12 hours, 30 days, and 3 months of therapy. Betaxolol hydrochloride 0.50% was more effective at lowering IOP during the day. Diurnal pressure peaks, which are a risk factor concerning the maintenance of visual field in glaucoma patients, were also reduced using 0.50% betaxolol hydrochloride.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Betaxolol
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Glaucoma de Ángulo Abierto
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Antagonistas Adrenérgicos beta
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Presión Intraocular
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ocul Pharmacol Ther
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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OFTALMOLOGIA
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TERAPEUTICA
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos