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Fixed combinations of glaucoma medications
Author(s) -
Nikola Babić
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.135
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2406-0895
pISSN - 0370-8179
DOI - 10.2298/sarh1510626b
Subject(s) - medicine , glaucoma , intraocular pressure , intensive care medicine , medical therapy , fixed dose combination , ophthalmology , surgery , pharmacology
The first line treatment in the management of glaucoma is topical medical therapy. Many patients with glaucoma require multiple medications for adequate intraocular pressure control. For patients who need multi-dose regimens to control intraocular pressure, fixed combinations offer convenience, efficacy and safety. This review summarizes the role, efficacy, mechanism of action and indications for use of modern fixed combination of topical glaucoma medications.The review shows the advantages and disadvantages of a prescribing fixed combination in daily clinical practice.

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