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ArticleBMJ open ophthalmology2022

Efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of 1% brinzolamide and 0.1% brimonidine as treatment for glaucoma: a retrospective study focusing on the number of ingredients.

Ryota Aoki, Etsuko Terao, Saki Dote, Miku Shiraishi, Satomi Oogi, Kanae Ueda, Yui Kimura, Yuki Nagata, Shunsuke Nakakura

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Article in BMJ open ophthalmology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors.

Ryota Aoki *Department of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan r.aoki@tsukazaki-eye.net.ORCID 0000-0003-0934-8866
Etsuko TeraoDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Saki DoteDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Miku ShiraishiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Satomi OogiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Kanae UedaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Yui KimuraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Yuki NagataDepartment of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.
Shunsuke Nakakura *Department of Ophthalmology, Saneikai Tsukazaki Hospital, Himeji, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-1094-1862

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering effect based on the number of ingredients and survival rate due to adverse reactions of brinzolamide (1%)/brimonidine (0.1%) fixed combination (BBFC). METHODS AND ANALYSIS: Among 424 patients newly administered BBFC from June 2020 to May 2021, 406 were retrospectively evaluated for adverse reactions and 299 were evaluated for the IOP-lowering effect of BBFC. Among those evaluated for IOP, group A (n=86) included patients whose treatment was changed to BBFC from other two ingredients, Group B (n=90) included patients who added one ingredient by switching to BBFC, and group C (n=123) included patients who added BBFC in addition to other drugs.

resultsThe mean IOP (mm Hg) at BBFC initiation and at 3, 6 and 12 months after BBFC initiation was 14.1, 14.0, 14.3 and 13.8 in group A, 15.9, 14.4, 13.8 and 14.5 in group B and 17.2, 14.0, 14.1 and 14.9 in group C, respectively. Group A showed no significant difference in mean IOP from baseline to any time point after BBFC initiation, whereas groups B and C showed significant IOP reductions at all time points. Seventy-three (18%) patients discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions. The survival rate was 72% at 12 months after the start of BBFC when discontinuation due to adverse reactions was defined as failure.

conclusionUsing BBFC, sustained IOP or decreasing IOP were observed depending on the number of ingredients. Drop-outs due to the adverse reactions should also be given attention.

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GlaucomaGlaucoma, Open-AngleOcular HypertensionAntihypertensive AgentsBrimonidine TartrateDrug CombinationsHumansRetrospective StudiesSulfonamidesThiazinesAntihypertensive AgentsBrimonidine TartratebrinzolamideDrug CombinationsSulfonamidesThiazinesGlaucomaIntraocular pressure

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PMCPMC9809237
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