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dipivefrin and Chronic Disease

dipivefrin has been researched along with Chronic Disease in 3 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.

Chronic Disease: Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed). For epidemiological studies chronic disease often includes HEART DISEASES; STROKE; CANCER; and diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2).

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
McGuinness, R1
Frumar, KD1
Gillies, WE1
Brooks, AM1
Shin, DH1
Tsai, CS1
Parrow, KA1
Kim, C1
Wan, JY1
Shi, DX1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for dipivefrin and Chronic Disease

ArticleYear
Timolol and dipivalyl epinephrine combination therapy.
    Australian journal of ophthalmology, 1982, Volume: 10, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Chronic Disease; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy, Combination; Epinephrine; Female; Glaucoma, Ope

1982
An in-service investigation of the additive effect of topical adrenergic agonists and beta-blockers.
    Australian and New Zealand journal of ophthalmology, 1998, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adrenergic Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and

1998
Intraocular pressure-dependent retinal vascular change in adult chronic open-angle glaucoma patients.
    Ophthalmology, 1991, Volume: 98, Issue:7

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Chronic Disease; Epinephri

1991