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mitomycin and Iritis

mitomycin has been researched along with Iritis in 3 studies

Mitomycin: An antineoplastic antibiotic produced by Streptomyces caespitosus. It is one of the bi- or tri-functional ALKYLATING AGENTS causing cross-linking of DNA and inhibition of DNA synthesis.
mitomycin : A family of aziridine-containing natural products isolated from Streptomyces caespitosus or Streptomyces lavendulae.

Iritis: Inflammation of the iris characterized by circumcorneal injection, aqueous flare, keratotic precipitates, and constricted and sluggish pupil along with discoloration of the iris.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Topical Mitomycin caused: iritis, conjunctival irritation, excessive lacrymation, photophobia, ocular pain; Thio-tepa caused: photophobia, foreign body sensation, headache."9.08[A comparative study of thio-tepa and mitomycin C in the treatment of pterygium. Preliminary results]. ( Kayembe, L; Ngoy, D, 1998)
"The use of topical mitomycin (mitomycin-C) as a medical adjunct to pterygium and glaucoma surgery is increasing."7.68Serious complications of topical mitomycin-C after pterygium surgery. ( Foster, CS; Martin, NF; Pfister, RR; Rubinfeld, RS; Speaker, MG; Stein, RM; Stoleru, S; Talley, AR, 1992)
" Topical Mitomycin caused: iritis, conjunctival irritation, excessive lacrymation, photophobia, ocular pain; Thio-tepa caused: photophobia, foreign body sensation, headache."5.08[A comparative study of thio-tepa and mitomycin C in the treatment of pterygium. Preliminary results]. ( Kayembe, L; Ngoy, D, 1998)
"The use of topical mitomycin (mitomycin-C) as a medical adjunct to pterygium and glaucoma surgery is increasing."3.68Serious complications of topical mitomycin-C after pterygium surgery. ( Foster, CS; Martin, NF; Pfister, RR; Rubinfeld, RS; Speaker, MG; Stein, RM; Stoleru, S; Talley, AR, 1992)
"Multiple sclerosis is associated with iridocyclitis, intermediate uveitis, retinal periphlebitis, and optic neuritis."1.37Bilateral rubeosis iridis and rubeotic glaucoma due to peripheral occlusive vasculitis associated with multiple sclerosis. ( Deane, J; Dharmasena, A; Turner, SJ, 2011)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (66.67)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Turner, SJ1
Dharmasena, A1
Deane, J1
Ngoy, D1
Kayembe, L1
Rubinfeld, RS1
Pfister, RR1
Stein, RM1
Foster, CS1
Martin, NF1
Stoleru, S1
Talley, AR1
Speaker, MG1

Trials

1 trial available for mitomycin and Iritis

ArticleYear
[A comparative study of thio-tepa and mitomycin C in the treatment of pterygium. Preliminary results].
    Journal francais d'ophtalmologie, 1998, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Aged; Alkylating Agents; Conjunctiva; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Drug Co

1998

Other Studies

2 other studies available for mitomycin and Iritis

ArticleYear
Bilateral rubeosis iridis and rubeotic glaucoma due to peripheral occlusive vasculitis associated with multiple sclerosis.
    Ocular immunology and inflammation, 2011, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetazolamide; Adult; Glaucoma, Neovascular; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Iritis; Light Coagula

2011
Serious complications of topical mitomycin-C after pterygium surgery.
    Ophthalmology, 1992, Volume: 99, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Calcinosis; Cataract; Contraindications; Corneal Diseases; Eye Diseases; Female; Humans

1992