Proxymetacaine

Products Proxymetacaine is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Alcaine). It has been approved in many countries since 1996. Structure and properties Proxymetacaine (C16H26N2O3, Mr = 294.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as proxymetacaine hydrochloride. It belongs to the ester-type local anesthetics and is structurally related to procaine. Effects Proxymetacaine (ATC S01HA04) has … Proxymetacaine

Dorzolamide

Products Dorzolamide is commercially available in the form of eye drops (Trusopt). Fixed combinations with timolol (Cosopt) and generics are also available. Dorzolamide has been approved in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Dorzolamide (C10H16N2O4S3, Mr = 324.4 g/mol) is a sulfonamide. It is present in drugs as dorzolamide hydrochloride, a white crystalline powder … Dorzolamide

Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca is the summary term for dry eyes, without consideration of possible causes. The term dry eye syndrome is also used synonymously. Symptoms affect the cornea and conjunctiva, a mucosa-like tissue that connects the eyeball to the eyelids. If left untreated, dry eye can lead to secondary damage. What is keratoconjunctivitis sicca? Keratoconjunctivitis sicca … Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment