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metoprolol and Ocular Hypertension

metoprolol has been researched along with Ocular Hypertension in 1 studies

Metoprolol: A selective adrenergic beta-1 blocking agent that is commonly used to treat ANGINA PECTORIS; HYPERTENSION; and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS.
metoprolol : A propanolamine that is 1-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol substituted by a 4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy group at position 1.

Ocular Hypertension: A condition in which the intraocular pressure is elevated above normal and which may lead to glaucoma.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A comparative study comprising 30 patients with glaucoma and 11 ocular hypertensives showed that pilocarpine 2%-4% and metoprolol 3% lowered the intraocular pressure to the same extent over a 4-week period."3.66Metoprolol eyedrops 3%, a short-term comparison with pilocarpine and a five-month follow-up study. (Multicenter). ( Ahrendt, N; Buhl, H; Byrn, E; Nielsen, PG, 1982)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Nielsen, PG1
Ahrendt, N1
Buhl, H1
Byrn, E1

Other Studies

1 other study available for metoprolol and Ocular Hypertension

ArticleYear
Metoprolol eyedrops 3%, a short-term comparison with pilocarpine and a five-month follow-up study. (Multicenter).
    Acta ophthalmologica, 1982, Volume: 60, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Glaucoma, Open-Angle; Humans; Intraocular Pressure; Male; Me

1982