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Graefes Arch Clin Exp OphthalmolJanuary 19911 citations

Adrenergic and adrenolytic effects on intraocular pressure.

Drance S M, Douglas G R, Wijsman K J, Schulzer M


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This study found combining timolol and epinephrine significantly lowers eye pressure more than either drug alone, especially long-term, offering a potential enhanced treatment for glaucoma.

Abstract

We compared the pressure-lowering effects of timolol, pindolol, epinephrine and the mixture of timolol and epinephrine with that of placebo over a 12-h period. All agents reduced the pressure significantly but with varying time courses. The mixture of timolol and epinephrine reduced the pressure significantly more than did timolol or epinephrine alone, especially at 12 h after the last administration of the drops.


MeSH Terms

Administration, TopicalAnalysis of VarianceDrug Therapy, CombinationEpinephrineHumansIntraocular PressureOcular HypertensionPindololPlacebosTimolol

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