[Comparison of 0.1% dipivalyl epinephrine and 1% epinephrine in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension].

Abstract

The effect of 0.1% dipivalyl epinephrine on intraocular pressure was compared with 1% epinephrine in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. In this study, the two drugs significantly lowered intraocular pressure, with no significant differences being observed. In dipivalyl epinephrine group, no significant ocular or systemic adverse reactions, including heart rate and blood pressure, were observed except mild dilation of pupil.

• Authors: H Shao, X Y Sun, F G Bai
• Journal: [Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology (Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 30 Issue 2 Pg. 104-7 (Mar 1994) ISSN: 0412-4081 [Print] China
• PMID: 8001439 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• dipivefrin
• Epinephrine

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Epinephrine (administration & dosage, adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)
• Female
• Glaucoma, Open-Angle (drug therapy, physiopathology)
• Humans
• Intraocular Pressure (drug effects)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Ocular Hypertension (drug therapy, physiopathology)