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ArticleClinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)2018

The 24-hour intraocular pressure control by tafluprost/timolol fixed combination after switching from the concomitant use of tafluprost and timolol gel-forming solution, in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Kenji Nakamoto, Masahiko Takeshi, Toshihiko Hiraoka, Mayuko Eguchi, Yuichiro Nakano, Naomi Otsuka, Hiroko Hizaki, Hiromi Akai, Masayo Hashimoto

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Article in Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kenji NakamotoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
Masahiko TakeshiShinanozaka Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.
Toshihiko HiraokaShinanozaka Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.
Mayuko EguchiShinanozaka Clinic, Tokyo, Japan.
Yuichiro NakanoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
Naomi OtsukaJapan Medical Affairs, Global R&D, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
Hiroko HizakiJapan Medical Affairs, Global R&D, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
Hiromi AkaiJapan Medical Affairs, Global R&D, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
Masayo HashimotoJapan Medical Affairs, Global R&D, Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan.
Santen (Japan) · JPMinamiaoyama Eye Clinic · JPNippon Medical School · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the 24-hour intraocular pressure (IOP)-control effect of the tafluprost/timolol fixed combination (TAF/TIM-FC) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma after they switched from the concomitant use of tafluprost and timolol gel-forming solution. PATIENTS AND

methodsTwenty patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (12 male and 8 female; mean ± SD age, 57.0±7.1 years) were included in this study. The patients were treated for 8 weeks with the concomitant administration of tafluprost and timolol gel-forming solution (evening dosing). At the end of this period, the patients underwent 24-hour IOP monitoring (measured at 21:00, 01:00, 05:00, 09:00, 13:00 and 17:00). IOP was measured with Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and Icare PRO at sitting position at all timepoints and additionally, at supine position with Icare PRO tonometer at 01:00 and 05:00. The patients were then all switched to TAF/TIM-FC treatment (evening dosing). After 8 weeks, the 24-hour IOP monitoring was repeated.

resultsNineteen patients completed the study. The mean 24-hour IOPs in the concomitant and TAF/TIM-FC phases were 13.8±2.7 vs 13.3±2.8 mmHg (

conclusionTAF/TIM-FC showed a stable 24-hour IOP-lowering effect and was equally or more effective than the concomitant use of tafluprost and timolol gel, both when sitting and when in habitual positions.

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24-hour IOPcircadian IOPintraocular pressuretafluprosttimolol gel

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PMCPMC5822853
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