Products Fusidic acid eye drop gel has been approved in many countries since 1993 (Fucithalmic). Structure and properties Fusidic acid (C31H48O6, Mr = 516.7 g/mol) belongs to the steroid antibiotics. It is obtained by fermentation from certain strains of or produced by other processes. The antibiotic exists as a white crystalline powder and is practically … Fusidic Acid Eye Gel
Products Carteolol is available in the form of extended-release eye drops (Arteoptic LA). Carteolol has been approved in many countries since 1984. Arteopilo, the combination with pilocarpine, is no longer marketed in many countries. Structure and properties Carteolol (C16H24N2O3, Mr = 292.4 g/mol) is a dihydroquinolinone and a racemate. It is present in drugs as … Carteolol
Products Cyclopentolate is commercially available in the form of eye drops (cyclogyl). It has been approved in many countries since 1968. Structure and properties Cyclopentolate (C17H25NO3, Mr = 291.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as cyclopentolate hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder. It is a racemate and a derivative of atropine, which is used for the … Cyclopentolate
Products Ofloxacin is commercially available as eye drops, eye ointment (Floxal, Floxal UD), tablets, and solution for injection (Tarivid). The active ingredient was approved in many countries in 1987, and the ophthalmic agents in 1992. The enantiomer levofloxacin is also on the market (Tavanic, generics). This article refers to ocular use. Structure and properties Ofloxacin … Ofloxacin
Symptoms Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease that is initially asymptomatic. Patients have no symptoms until the optic nerve becomes increasingly damaged, which can lead to irreversible visual impairment with visual field loss and blindness. Glaucoma represents the most common cause of blindness. Causes The cause of the disease is usually an increase in intraocular … Glaucoma: Causes and Treatment
Products Cromoglicic acid eye drops have been approved in many countries since 1977 (Opticrom, generic). Structure and properties The eye drops contain sodium cromoglicate (C23H14Na2O11, Mr = 512.3 g/mol), a white, crystalline, hygroscopic powder that is soluble in water. It is the disodium salt of cromoglicic acid. Effects Sodium cromoglicate (ATC S01GX01) is mast cell … Cromoglicic Acid Eye Drops
Products Moxifloxacin eye drops have been approved in many countries since 2008 (Vigamox). Moxifloxacin is also available in tablet form and as an infusion solution; see Moxifloxacin. Generic versions of the eye drops are registered. Structure and properties Moxifloxacin (C21H24FN3O4, Mr = 401.4 g/mol) is present in the eye drops as moxifloxacin hydrochloride, a slightly … Moxifloxacin Eye Drops
Products Lodoxamide is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alomide). The drug is not registered in many countries. Structure and properties Lodoxamide (C11H6ClN3O6, Mr = 311.6 g/mol) is present in the drug as lodoxamide trometamol, a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. See also under trometamol. Effects Lodoxamide (ATC S01GX05) has … Lodoxamide
Products Prednisolone commercially available as an eye drop suspension (Pred forte). Structure and properties Prednisolone is present in the drug in the form of the ester prednisolone acetate (C23H30O6, Mr = 402.5 g/mol). Prednisolone acetate is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed in the body to the active metabolite prednisolone. Effects Prednisolone acetate (ATC S01BA04) has … Prednisolone Eye Drops
Products Olopatadine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Opatanol). It has been approved in many countries since 2003. Structure and properties Olopatadine (C21H23NO3, Mr = 337.41 g/mol) is present in drugs as olopatadine hydrochloride. It is a dihydrodibenzoxepin derivative with a tricyclic structure. Effects Olopatadine (ATC S01GX09) has antihistamine, antiallergic, and mast … Olopatadine
Products Ketotifen eye drops have been approved in many countries since 2000 (Zaditen Ophtha / -SDU, Zabak). Structure and properties Ketotifen (C19H19NOS, Mr = 309.43 g/mol) is a tricyclic benzocycloheptathiophene derivative structurally related to pizotifen (Mosegor, out of commerce). It is present in drugs as ketotifen hydrogen fumarate, a white to brownish yellow crystalline powder … Ketotifen Eye Drops
Products Emedastine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Emadine). It has been approved in many countries since 1999. Structure and properties Emedastine (C17H26N4O, Mr = 302.41 g/mol) is a benzimidazole and a methyl diazepine derivative. It is present in drugs as emedastinidifumarate, a white powder that is soluble in water. Effects Emedastine … Emedastine
