dipivefrin has been researched along with Blepharitis in 2 studies
dipivefrin: used in treatment of both primary & open angle glaucoma; RN given refers to (+-)-isomer
dipivefrin : The dipivalate ester of (+-)-epinephrine (racepinephrine). A pro-drug of epinephrine, the hydrochloride is used topically as eye drops to reduce intra-ocular pressure in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Blepharitis: Inflammation of the eyelids.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Dipivefrin hydrochloride is a lipophilic prodrug for epinephrine hydrochloride, allowing lower concentration of the drug to achieve the same intraocular pressure lowering effect and having also less harmful effects than epinephrine hydrochloride." | 1.29 | Corneal vascularization and opacification during long-term use of dipivefrin. ( Hakala, T; Helin, H; Krootila, K; Salminen, L, 1995) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Wandel, T | 1 |
| Spinak, M | 1 |
| Salminen, L | 1 |
| Krootila, K | 1 |
| Helin, H | 1 |
| Hakala, T | 1 |
2 other studies available for dipivefrin and Blepharitis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Toxicity of dipivalyl epinephrine.
Topics: Aged; Blepharitis; Conjunctivitis; Epinephrine; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Glaucoma; Humans; Male; M | 1981 |
Corneal vascularization and opacification during long-term use of dipivefrin.
Topics: Blepharitis; Conjunctival Diseases; Corneal Neovascularization; Corneal Opacity; Epinephrine; Female | 1995 |