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diclofenac and Keratitis, Acanthamoeba

diclofenac has been researched along with Keratitis, Acanthamoeba in 3 studies

Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by a protozoal infection of the cornea, with 80% of cases involving the improper use of contact lenses."5.56Controlled in vitro delivery of voriconazole and diclofenac to the cornea using contact lenses for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. ( Heard, CM; Hewitt, M; Kelly, SL; Lewis, PN; Morgan, SR; Morrison, PWJ; Moseley, R; Moses, RL; Parker, JE; Pilia, N; Quantock, AJ; Whitaker, D, 2020)
"Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Diclofenac, targeting COX have shown promise in the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis, but the underlying mechanisms remain unknown."3.83Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on biological properties of Acanthamoeba castellanii belonging to the T4 genotype. ( Iqbal, J; Khan, NA; Lakhundi, S; Siddiqui, R, 2016)
"Acanthamoeba keratitis is caused by a protozoal infection of the cornea, with 80% of cases involving the improper use of contact lenses."1.56Controlled in vitro delivery of voriconazole and diclofenac to the cornea using contact lenses for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. ( Heard, CM; Hewitt, M; Kelly, SL; Lewis, PN; Morgan, SR; Morrison, PWJ; Moseley, R; Moses, RL; Parker, JE; Pilia, N; Quantock, AJ; Whitaker, D, 2020)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's1 (33.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Morgan, SR1
Pilia, N1
Hewitt, M1
Moses, RL1
Moseley, R1
Lewis, PN1
Morrison, PWJ1
Kelly, SL1
Parker, JE1
Whitaker, D1
Quantock, AJ1
Heard, CM1
Siddiqui, R1
Lakhundi, S1
Iqbal, J1
Khan, NA1
Agahan, AL1
Lim, RB1
Valenton, MJ1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for diclofenac and Keratitis, Acanthamoeba

ArticleYear
Controlled in vitro delivery of voriconazole and diclofenac to the cornea using contact lenses for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis.
    International journal of pharmaceutics, 2020, Apr-15, Volume: 579

    Topics: Acanthamoeba; Acanthamoeba Keratitis; Administration, Ophthalmic; Animals; Contact Lenses, Hydrophil

2020
Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on biological properties of Acanthamoeba castellanii belonging to the T4 genotype.
    Experimental parasitology, 2016, Volume: 168

    Topics: Acanthamoeba castellanii; Acanthamoeba Keratitis; Acetaminophen; Amebicides; Anti-Inflammatory Agent

2016
Successful treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis without anti-amoebic agents.
    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 2009, Volume: 38, Issue:2

    Topics: Acanthamoeba Keratitis; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Atropine; Cornea; Diagnosis, Differ

2009