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Optimization of benzalkonium chloride (alkyl dimethylbenzylammonium chloride: BAK) concentration as preservative in 0.0015% tafluprost ophthalmic solution (Tapros 0.0015% ophthalmic solution), an anti-glaucoma medicine, was examined from the points of ocular surface safety and preservative efficacy....See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1248/yakushi.130.867

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Optimizing Benzalkonium Chloride Concentration in Tafluprost Ophthalmic Solution: A Camel's Journey Through the Desert of Eye Care

The desert of eye care is vast and complex, with many challenges to overcome. This research focuses on optimizing the concentration of benzalkonium chloride (BAK), a preservative commonly used in eye drops, to ensure both safety and efficacy. The study investigates the effects of different BAK concentrations and types on the ocular surface, aiming to find the sweet spot that provides adequate preservation without compromising eye health.

The study found that a concentration of 0.0005% to 0.003% BAKC(12) in tafluprost ophthalmic solution was optimal, striking a balance between preserving the solution and maintaining the health of the ocular surface.

Balancing Preservation and Safety: A Camel's Perspective

Just as a camel needs to navigate the desert carefully, choosing the right path to avoid dehydration and danger, so too do our eyes need protection from harmful substances. This research illustrates the importance of careful optimization in ophthalmic solutions, ensuring that the preservative effectively protects the solution without causing damage to the delicate ocular surface.

The Desert of Eye Care: A Journey Through Science and Safety

This study serves as a reminder that even seemingly small details, like the concentration of a preservative, can have significant implications for the safety and efficacy of eye drops. As we continue to explore the desert of ophthalmic research, we strive to find solutions that provide both optimal preservation and minimal risk to the delicate tissues of the eye.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This research underscores the importance of carefully considering both efficacy and safety when optimizing the concentration of preservatives in ophthalmic solutions. By balancing these two critical factors, we can ensure that eye drops effectively protect our precious vision without compromising the health of our delicate ocular surface.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2010-08-03
  2. Date Revised 2019-07-24
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

20519865

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1248/yakushi.130.867

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