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Dutta Majumder P, Agarwal S, Shah M, Srinivasan B, K P, Iyer G, Sharma N, Biswas J, McCluskey P. Necrotizing Scleritis: A Review. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024; 32:1405-1419. [PMID: 37279404 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2206898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Necrotizing scleritis is the most destructive and vision-threatening form of scleritis. Necrotizing scleritis can occur in systemic autoimmune disorders and systemic vasculitis, as well as following microbial infection. Rheumatoid arthritis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis remain the commonest identifiable systemic diseases associated with necrotising scleritis. Pseudomonas species is the most common organism causing infectious necrotizing scleritis, with surgery the most common risk factor. Necrotizing scleritis has the highest rates of complications and is more prone to secondary glaucoma and cataract than other phenotypes of scleritis. The differentiation between non-infectious and infectious necrotizing scleritis is not always easy but is critical in the management of necrotizing scleritis. Non-infectious necrotizing scleritis requires aggressive treatment with combination immunosuppressive therapy. Infectious scleritis is often recalcitrant and difficult to control, requiring long-term antimicrobial therapy and surgical debridement with drainage and patch grafting due to deep-seated infection and the avascularity of the sclera.
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- CJ Shah Cornea Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Department of Uvea Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- CJ Shah Cornea Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- CJ Shah Cornea Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Dr. R.P. Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Uvea Services, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Alghamdi AH. Treatment of Steroid-Resistant Nodular Episcleritis With Tacrolimus: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e47057. [PMID: 38022063 PMCID: PMC10644324 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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A 46-year-old male, with no chronic medical illness, complained of pain, tearing, and redness for one-month duration, with no photophobia, discharge, or decrease in visual acuity. Examination revealed a small, painful, red swelling in the left sclera. Slit-lamp examination using a narrow bright slit beam revealed edema of the episcleral layer and injection of the superficial episcleral blood vessels. The rest of the anterior segment exam and fundoscopy were normal. The laboratory investigations and systemic workup were normal. The patient was initially treated with prednisolone acetate (Pred Forte) 1% every three hours per day for one week, and then four times per day for another week, and tapered gradually over eight weeks with systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as diclofenac sodium for eight weeks with mild improvement of clinical symptoms, but the size of the lesion remained without any change and the patient started to have a relapse of symptoms at the end of the course. Topical tacrolimus drops of 0.1% concentration were prepared in the pharmacy under complete sterile precautions and were used four times per day for the following six weeks duration instead of the initial therapy (steroids and NSAIDs). Tacrolimus drops were then tapered gradually over another six weeks duration. The patient showed dramatic suppression of inflammation and exceptional remission of symptoms with complete resolution of the episcleritis. Topical tacrolimus is very effective in the treatment of nodular episcleritis, which is resistant to steroid therapy. Patients with nodular episcleritis suffer from prolonged bouts of inflammation that are characteristically more painful than the diffuse type and may be associated with other systemic diseases. The case is steroid-resistant nodular episcleritis, which did not respond to the usual treatment and showed a good response to treatment with tacrolimus, which was first introduced in episcleritis. Tacrolimus is being used in other ocular diseases, but its use in episcleritis is unique.
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Kate A, Shanbhag SS, Donthineni PR, Amescua G, Quinones VLP, Basu S. Role of topical and systemic immunosuppression in aqueous-deficient dry eye disease. Indian J Ophthalmol 2023; 71:1176-1189. [PMID: 37026249 PMCID: PMC10276741 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2818_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 12/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Immunosuppression in aqueous-deficient dry eye disease (ADDE) is required not only to improve the symptoms and signs but also to prevent further progression of the disease and its sight-threatening sequelae. This immunomodulation can be achieved through topical and/or systemic medications, and the choice of one drug over the other is determined by the underlying systemic disease. These immunosuppressive agents require a minimum of 6-8 weeks to achieve their beneficial effect, and during this time, the patient is usually placed on topical corticosteroids. Antimetabolites such as methotrexate, azathioprine, and mycophenolate mofetil, along with calcineurin inhibitors, are commonly used as first-line medications. The latter have a pivotal role in immunomodulation since T cells contribute significantly to the pathogenesis of ocular surface inflammation in dry eye disease. Alkylating agents are largely limited to controlling acute exacerbations with pulse doses of cyclophosphamide. Biologic agents, such as rituximab, are particularly useful in patients with refractory disease. Each group of drugs has its own side-effect profiles and requires a stringent monitoring schedule that must be followed to prevent systemic morbidity. A customized combination of topical and systemic medications is usually required to achieve adequate control, and this review aims to help the clinician choose the most appropriate modality and monitoring regimen for a given case of ADDE.
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- Anahita Kate
- Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institue, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institue, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telengana, India
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- Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institue, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telengana, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Duke Eye Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham 27705, NC, USA
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- Foster Center for Ocular Immunology, Department of Ophthalmology, Duke Eye Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Shantilal Shanghvi Cornea Institue, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telengana, India
- Center for Ocular Regeneration (CORE), L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Brien Holden Eye Research Centre, L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Thorel D, Ingen-Housz-Oro S, Benaïm D, Daien V, Gabison E, Saunier V, Béral L, Touboul D, Brémond-Gignac D, Robert M, Vasseur R, Royer G, Dereure O, Milpied B, Bernier C, Welfringer-Morin A, Bodemer C, Cordel N, Tauber M, Burillon C, Servant M, Couret C, Vabres B, Tétart F, Cassagne M, Kuoch MA, Muraine M, Delcampe A, Gueudry J. Ocular sequelae of epidermal necrolysis: French national audit of practices, literature review and proposed management. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:51. [PMID: 36906580 PMCID: PMC10007779 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02616-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are serious and rare diseases, most often drug-induced, and their incidence has been estimated at 6 cases/million/year in France. SJS and TEN belong to the same spectrum of disease known as epidermal necrolysis (EN). They are characterized by more or less extensive epidermal detachment, associated with mucous membrane involvement, and may be complicated during the acute phase by fatal multiorgan failure. SJS and TEN can lead to severe ophthalmologic sequelae. There are no recommendations for ocular management during the chronic phase. We conducted a national audit of current practice in the 11 sites of the French reference center for toxic bullous dermatoses and a review of the literature to establish therapeutic consensus guidelines. Ophthalmologists and dermatologists from the French reference center for epidermal necrolysis were asked to complete a questionnaire on management practices in the chronic phase of SJS/TEN. The survey focused on the presence of a referent ophthalmologist at the center, the use of local treatments (artificial tears, corticosteroid eye drops, antibiotic-corticosteroids, antiseptics, vitamin A ointment (VA), cyclosporine, tacrolimus), the management of trichiatic eyelashes, meibomian dysfunction, symblepharons, and corneal neovascularization, as well as the contactologic solutions implemented. Eleven ophthalmologists and 9 dermatologists from 9 of the 11 centers responded to the questionnaire. Based on questionnaire results, 10/11 ophthalmologists systematically prescribed preservative-free artificial tears, and 11/11 administered VA. Antiseptic or antibiotic eye drops or antibiotic-corticosteroid eye drops were recommended as needed by 8/11 and 7/11 ophthalmologists, respectively. In case of chronic inflammation, topical cyclosporine was consistently proposed by 11/11 ophthalmologists. The removal of trichiatic eyelashes was mainly performed by 10/11 ophthalmologists. Patients were referred to a reference center for fitting of scleral lenses (10/10,100%). Based on this practice audit and literature review, we propose an evaluation form to facilitate ophthalmic data collection in the chronic phase of EN and we also propose an algorithm for the ophthalmologic management of ocular sequelae.
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- Dhyna Thorel
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Charles Nicolle Rouen, Rouen, France.
- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France.
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Univ Paris Est Créteil EpidermE, Créteil, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- 6Ophthalmology Department, Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Pointe À Pitre, Pointe À Pitre, Guadeloupe, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, Hôpital Universitaire Necker Enfants-Malades, APHP, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, Hôpital Universitaire Necker Enfants-Malades, APHP, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, AP-HP, Hôpital Universitaire Necker Enfants-Malades, APHP, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, AP-HP, Hôpital Universitaire Necker Enfants-Malades, APHP, Paris, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology and Clinical Immunology Department, CHU Guadeloupe, Pointe À Pitre, , Guadeloupe, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Dermatology Department, CHU de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmolgy Department, CHU Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Charles Nicolle Rouen, Rouen, France
- Dermatology Department, CHU Charles Nicolle Rouen, Rouen, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, CHU de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
- Ophthalmology Department, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, Créteil, France
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- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Charles Nicolle Rouen, Rouen, France
- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
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- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Charles Nicolle Rouen, Rouen, France
- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
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- Ophthalmology Department, CHU Charles Nicolle Rouen, Rouen, France
- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
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Ingen-Housz-Oro S, Schmidt V, Ameri MM, Abe R, Brassard A, Mostaghimi A, Paller AS, Romano A, Didona B, Kaffenberger BH, Ben Said B, Thong BYH, Ramsay B, Brezinova E, Milpied B, Mortz CG, Chu CY, Sotozono C, Gueudry J, Fortune DG, Dridi SM, Tartar D, Do-Pham G, Gabison E, Phillips EJ, Lewis F, Salavastru C, Horvath B, Dart J, Setterfield J, Newman J, Schulz JT, Delcampe A, Brockow K, Seminario-Vidal L, Jörg L, Watson MP, Gonçalo M, Lucas M, Torres M, Noe MH, Hama N, Shear NH, O’Reilly P, Wolkenstein P, Romanelli P, Dodiuk-Gad RP, Micheletti RG, Tiplica GS, Sheridan R, Rauz S, Ahmad S, Chua SL, Flynn TH, Pichler W, Le ST, Maverakis E, Walsh S, French LE, Brüggen MC. Post-acute phase and sequelae management of epidermal necrolysis: an international, multidisciplinary DELPHI-based consensus. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2023; 18:33. [PMID: 36814255 PMCID: PMC9945700 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-023-02631-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Long-term sequelae are frequent and often disabling after epidermal necrolysis (Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)). However, consensus on the modalities of management of these sequelae is lacking. OBJECTIVES We conducted an international multicentric DELPHI exercise to establish a multidisciplinary expert consensus to standardize recommendations regarding management of SJS/TEN sequelae. METHODS Participants were sent a survey via the online tool "Survey Monkey" consisting of 54 statements organized into 8 topics: general recommendations, professionals involved, skin, oral mucosa and teeth, eyes, genital area, mental health, and allergy workup. Participants evaluated the level of appropriateness of each statement on a scale of 1 (extremely inappropriate) to 9 (extremely appropriate). Results were analyzed according to the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method. RESULTS Fifty-two healthcare professionals participated. After the first round, a consensus was obtained for 100% of 54 initially proposed statements (disagreement index < 1). Among them, 50 statements were agreed upon as 'appropriate'; four statements were considered 'uncertain', and ultimately finally discarded. CONCLUSIONS Our DELPHI-based expert consensus should help guide physicians in conducting a prolonged multidisciplinary follow-up of sequelae in SJS-TEN.
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- S. Ingen-Housz-Oro
- grid.412116.10000 0004 1799 3934Department of Dermatology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, 1 Rue Gustave Eiffel, 94000 Créteil, France ,ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,grid.410511.00000 0001 2149 7878EpiDermE, Université Paris Est Créteil, Créteil, France
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- grid.410567.1University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.507894.70000 0004 4700 6354Christine Kühne-Center for Allergy Research and Education, Davos, Switzerland
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- grid.260975.f0000 0001 0671 5144Division of Dermatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- grid.413079.80000 0000 9752 8549Department of Dermatology, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA USA
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- grid.62560.370000 0004 0378 8294Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.16753.360000 0001 2299 3507Department of Dermatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL USA
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- grid.419843.30000 0001 1250 7659Oasi Research Institute-IRCCS, Troina, Italy
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.419457.a0000 0004 1758 0179Rare Disease Unit, I Dermatology Division, Istituto Dermopatico Dell’Immacolata, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.412332.50000 0001 1545 0811The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Division of Dermatology, Upper Arlington, OH USA
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,Department of Dermatology, CHU Edouard Herriot, Lyon, France
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- grid.240988.f0000 0001 0298 8161Department of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- grid.415522.50000 0004 0617 6840Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.10267.320000 0001 2194 0956First Department of Dermatovenereology, Masaryk University Faculty of Medicine, St. Ann’s Faculty Hospital in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,grid.412041.20000 0001 2106 639XDepartment of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Bordeaux University Hospitals, Bordeaux, France
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- grid.7143.10000 0004 0512 5013Department of Dermatology and Allergy Center, Odense Research Center for Anaphylaxis (ORCA), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- grid.19188.390000 0004 0546 0241Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Road, Taipei, 10002 Taiwan
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- grid.272458.e0000 0001 0667 4960Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 465 Kajii-Cho, Hirokoji-Agaru, Kawaramach-Dori, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto, 602-0841 Japan
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,grid.417615.0Department of Ophthalmology, CHU Charles-Nicolle, Rouen, France
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- grid.10049.3c0000 0004 1936 9692Department of Psychology, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,grid.416670.2MICORALIS Laboratory, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Côte d’Azur University, Saint Roch Hospital, Nice, France
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- grid.27860.3b0000 0004 1936 9684Department of Dermatology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA USA
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,grid.414145.10000 0004 1765 2136Department of Internal Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Créteil, Créteil, France
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- grid.417888.a0000 0001 2177 525XFondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France
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- grid.1025.60000 0004 0436 6763Institute for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA Australia ,grid.412807.80000 0004 1936 9916Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN USA
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- grid.425213.3St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, UK
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,Department of Paediatric Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.4830.f0000 0004 0407 1981Department of Dermatology, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.83440.3b0000000121901201Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.420545.20000 0004 0489 3985Department of Oral Medicine, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- grid.429705.d0000 0004 0489 4320Department of Dermatology, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- grid.32224.350000 0004 0386 9924Division of Burns, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, 02114 USA
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- Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France ,grid.417615.0Department of Ophthalmology, CHU Charles-Nicolle, Rouen, France ,grid.417888.a0000 0001 2177 525XFondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild, Paris, France ,grid.411119.d0000 0000 8588 831XDepartment of Ophthalmology, CHU Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France
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- grid.6936.a0000000123222966Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- grid.170693.a0000 0001 2353 285XDepartment of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL USA
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.5734.50000 0001 0726 5157Division of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pneumology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.439257.e0000 0000 8726 5837Cornea and External Eye Disease Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- grid.28911.330000000106861985Department of Dermatology, Coimbra University Hospital Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- grid.1012.20000 0004 1936 7910Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA 6009 Australia ,grid.3521.50000 0004 0437 5942Department of Immunology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Pathwest Laboratory Medicine, Perth, WA 6009 Australia
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- grid.452525.1Allergy Unit, IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga-UMA, Málaga, Spain
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- grid.62560.370000 0004 0378 8294Department of Dermatology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.260975.f0000 0001 0671 5144Division of Dermatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- grid.17063.330000 0001 2157 2938Department of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada ,grid.413104.30000 0000 9743 1587Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON Canada
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- grid.10049.3c0000 0004 1936 9692Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- grid.412116.10000 0004 1799 3934Department of Dermatology, AP-HP, Henri Mondor Hospital, 1 Rue Gustave Eiffel, 94000 Créteil, France ,ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,Reference Center for Toxic Bullous Dermatoses and Severe Drug Reactions TOXIBUL, Créteil, France
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- grid.26790.3a0000 0004 1936 8606Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL USA
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- grid.6451.60000000121102151Dermatology Department, Emek Medical Center, Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion - Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel ,grid.17063.330000 0001 2157 2938Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- grid.25879.310000 0004 1936 8972Department of Dermatology and Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,2Nd Department of Dermatology, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- grid.415829.30000 0004 0449 5362Burn Service, Boston Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, MA USA ,grid.32224.350000 0004 0386 9924Division of Burns, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA USA ,grid.38142.3c000000041936754XDepartment of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA USA
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- grid.6572.60000 0004 1936 7486Academic Unit of Ophthalmology, Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- grid.83440.3b0000000121901201Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, The UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.412563.70000 0004 0376 6589Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- grid.460892.10000 0004 0389 5639Ophthalmology, Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- grid.482939.dADR-AC GmbH, Bern, Switzerland
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- grid.413079.80000 0000 9752 8549Department of Dermatology, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA USA
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- grid.413079.80000 0000 9752 8549Department of Dermatology, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA USA
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.429705.d0000 0004 0489 4320Department of Dermatology, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.411095.80000 0004 0477 2585Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Munich University of Ludwig Maximilian, Munich, Germany ,grid.26790.3a0000 0004 1936 8606Dr Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL USA
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- ToxiTEN Group, European Reference Network for Rare Skin Diseases, Paris, France ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.507894.70000 0004 4700 6354Christine Kühne-Center for Allergy Research and Education, Davos, Switzerland
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Recent advances in novel formulation approaches for tacrolimus delivery in treatment of various ocular diseases. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Recent progress in colloidal nanocarriers loaded in situ gel in ocular therapeutics. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2022.103327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Bernales A, Berger O, Hamada S. Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of external eye inflammation in children. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/17469899.2022.2039628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Corneoplastic department. Queen Victoria Hospital. East Grinstead. United Kingdom
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- Corneoplastic department. Queen Victoria Hospital. East Grinstead. United Kingdom
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Abdel-Aty A, Gupta A, Del Priore L, Kombo N. Management of noninfectious scleritis. Ther Adv Ophthalmol 2022; 14:25158414211070879. [PMID: 35083421 PMCID: PMC8785299 DOI: 10.1177/25158414211070879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Scleritis is a manifestation of inflammatory eye disease that involves the sclera. It can be divided into multiple subtypes, including diffuse anterior, nodular anterior, necrotizing, and posterior scleritis. In many cases, scleritis is restricted to the eye; however, it can occur in the context of systemic illness, particularly autoimmune and infectious conditions. Patients with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, and polyangiitis with granulomatosis, may develop scleritis flares that may require topical and systemic therapy. Initial therapy typically involves oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); however, it is important to address the underlying condition, particularly if systemic. Other treatment regimens typically involve either local or systemic steroids or the use of immunomodulatory agents, which have a wide range of efficacy and documented use in the literature. There is a myriad of immunomodulatory agents used in the treatment of scleritis including antimetabolites, calcineurin inhibitors, biologics, and alkylating agents. In this review, we highlight the various subtypes of noninfectious scleritis and explore each of the mainstay agents used in the management of this entity. We explore the use of steroids and NSAIDs in detail and discuss evidence for various immunomodulatory agents.
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- Ahmad Abdel-Aty
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Yale University, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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Development of Cytomegalovirus Corneal Endotheliitis During Long-Term Topical Tacrolimus and Steroid Treatment for Chronic Ocular Surface Inflammatory Diseases. Cornea 2021; 40:1491-1497. [PMID: 34633359 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE We report 3 cases of patients with chronic ocular surface inflammatory disease who developed cytomegalovirus (CMV) corneal endotheliitis during immunosuppressant and steroid treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS This is a retrospective observational study analyzing the clinical characteristics and outcomes of 3 patients with ocular surface inflammatory diseases (2 with Mooren ulcer and 1 with idiopathic scleritis) who developed CMV corneal endotheliitis. All patients developed CMV corneal endotheliitis between 8 and 14 months of starting steroid and immunosuppressant treatment, including topical 0.1% tacrolimus. Decimal visual acuity, endothelial counts, and intraocular pressure were analyzed. RESULTS All patients received topical 0.5% ganciclovir after the diagnosis of CMV corneal endotheliitis, which improved endothelial inflammation. However, all patients developed irreversible mydriasis and required additional surgeries, including endothelial keratoplasty, cataract surgery, and glaucoma surgery. At the final follow-up (14-46 months post-CMV corneal endotheliitis onset), fair outcomes were achieved, as demonstrated by a mean decimal best-corrected visual acuity of 0.3 and a well-controlled intraocular pressure. CONCLUSIONS Topical steroids and immunosuppressants can induce fulminant CMV corneal endotheliitis with cataract progression and irreversible mydriasis. In these cases, early diagnosis and treatment, including topical 0.5% ganciclovir, glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, and endothelial keratoplasty, are necessary for preserving the patient's vision.
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Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Tacrolimus/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Eye Drops in an Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis Model. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13101737. [PMID: 34684030 PMCID: PMC8540547 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13101737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background: Uveitis is an infrequent disease which constitutes a major cause of ocular morbidity. Correct management is essential, being corticosteroids its cornerstone. In case of contraindication to corticosteroids or treatment failure, the use of topical tacrolimus (TAC) could be an alternative which has already demonstrated safety and effectiveness in other ocular pathologies. However, TAC eye drops are not marketed, thus their elaboration must be carried out in Hospital Pharmacy Departments (HPDs). Methods: 32 Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups of 8 rats each: (a) untreated healthy rats (Healthy); (b) untreated Endotoxin-Induced Uveitis model-rats (EIU); (c) EIU-rats treated with standard treatment of dexamethasone ophthalmic drops (DXM) and (d) EIU-rats treated with TAC-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin eye drops previously developed by our group (TAC-HPβCD). The mRNA expression levels of IL-6, IL-8, MIP-1α and TNF-α, quantitative analysis of leucocytes in aqueous humor and histological evaluation were performed. Results: TAC-HPβCD eye drops demonstrated to reduce ocular inflammation, expression of IL-6, TNF-α, MIP-1α and leukocyte infiltration in aqueous humor. Conclusions: TAC-HPβCD eye drops showed beneficial effect in EIU model in rats, positioning as an alternative for uveitis treatment in case of corticosteroids resistance or intolerance.
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Schmidt E, Rashid H, Marzano A, Lamberts A, Di Zenzo G, Diercks G, Alberti‐Violetti S, Barry R, Borradori L, Caproni M, Carey B, Carrozzo M, Cianchini G, Corrà A, Dikkers F, Feliciani C, Geerling G, Genovese G, Hertl M, Joly P, Meijer J, Mercadante V, Murrell D, Ormond M, Pas H, Patsatsi A, Rauz S, van Rhijn B, Roth M, Setterfield J, Zillikens D, C.Prost, Zambruno G, Horváth B, Caux F. European Guidelines (S3) on diagnosis and management of mucous membrane pemphigoid, initiated by the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - Part II. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2021; 35:1926-1948. [PMID: 34309078 PMCID: PMC8518905 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.17395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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This guideline has been initiated by the task force Autoimmune Blistering Diseases of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, including physicians from all relevant disciplines and patient organizations. It is a S3 consensus-based guideline that systematically reviewed the literature on mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) in the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases until June 2019, with no limitations on language. While the first part of this guideline addressed methodology, as well as epidemiology, terminology, aetiology, clinical presentation and outcome measures in MMP, the second part presents the diagnostics and management of MMP. MMP should be suspected in cases with predominant mucosal lesions. Direct immunofluorescence microscopy to detect tissue-bound IgG, IgA and/or complement C3, combined with serological testing for circulating autoantibodies are recommended. In most patients, serum autoantibodies are present only in low levels and in variable proportions, depending on the clinical sites involved. Circulating autoantibodies are determined by indirect IF assays using tissue substrates, or ELISA using different recombinant forms of the target antigens or immunoblotting using different substrates. The major target antigen in MMP is type XVII collagen (BP180), although in 10-25% of patients laminin 332 is recognized. In 25-30% of MMP patients with anti-laminin 332 reactivity, malignancies have been associated. As first-line treatment of mild/moderate MMP, dapsone, methotrexate or tetracyclines and/or topical corticosteroids are recommended. For severe MMP, dapsone and oral or intravenous cyclophosphamide and/or oral corticosteroids are recommended as first-line regimens. Additional recommendations are given, tailored to treatment of single-site MMP such as oral, ocular, laryngeal, oesophageal and genital MMP, as well as the diagnosis of ocular MMP. Treatment recommendations are limited by the complete lack of high-quality randomized controlled trials.
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Chen M, Wei A, Ke B, Zou J, Gong L, Wang Y, Zhang C, Xu J, Yin J, Hong J. Combination of 0.05% Azelastine and 0.1% Tacrolimus Eye Drops in Children With Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis: A Prospective Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:650083. [PMID: 34604246 PMCID: PMC8484704 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.650083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Aims: To compare the efficacy of the combination of 0. 05% azelastine and 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops with 0.1% tacrolimus monotherapy in pediatric patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). Methods: Prospective study. Seventy-six patients with VKC were randomized 1:1 into monotherapy group with 0.1% tacrolimus or combination therapy group with 0.1% tacrolimus and 0.05% azelastine. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) scores and the signs of conjunctival hyperemia, corneal involvement, and palpebral conjunctiva papillae were assessed at baseline and at 1, 2, and 6 weeks after treatment. Results: Two groups were comparable in age, sex, duration of VKC, OSDI, and clinical signs of VKC at baseline. Significant improvements in OSDI score and clinical signs were observed in both groups at all follow-up visits (all p < 0.001), compared with baseline. The combination therapy group showed a larger decrease in OSDI score from baseline (10.30 ± 0.9) compared with monotherapy group (7.30 ± 0.7, p =0.0085) at 1 week. Greater improvements in conjunctival hyperemia and conjunctival papillae were identified in the combination therapy group, compared with in the monotherapy group, at all follow-up visits (all p < 0.05). The corneal involvement scores in the combination group is significantly lower than the monotherapy group at 2 weeks after the treatment (p = 0.0488). No severe adverse effect was found in either group during the study. Conclusions: Compared with a monotherapy of 0.1% tacrolimus, the combination of 0.05% azelastine and 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops lead to faster and greater improvements in clinical signs and symptoms of vernal keratoconjunctivitis in pediatric patients.
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- Minjie Chen
- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
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- Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Visual Impairment and Restoration of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Key myopia Laboratory of NHC, Shanghai, China
- Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shanghai, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guizhou, China
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Koh K, Jun I, Kim TI, Kim EK, Seo KY. Long-term results of topical 0.02% tacrolimus ointment for refractory ocular surface inflammation in pediatric patients. BMC Ophthalmol 2021; 21:247. [PMID: 34088281 PMCID: PMC8178927 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-021-01998-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND No studies have been reported on the efficacy and safety of long-term (≥12 months) use of topical tacrolimus for refractory ocular surface inflammation in pediatric patients. METHODS Medical records of pediatric patients who were prescribed topical 0.02% tacrolimus ointment for refractory ocular surface inflammation between January of 2010 and March of 2018 were reviewed retrospectively. Changes in ocular surface signs during slit-lamp examination, clinical symptoms and concurrent steroid use were graded with a scoring system. The presence of side effects was also assessed. The changes in disease severity and patient symptoms were compared between baseline and after the treatment. RESULTS Among 72 patients (55% males, mean age 10.8 ± 3.9 years, range 3 to 17 years), 25 patients (48% males, mean age 11.4 ± 3.9 years) fully recovered, resulting in discontinuance of the ointment treatment before 12 months. Six patients experienced intolerable burning sensation, which required treatment cessation. Cessation days of those who quit were 1,5,14,20,26, and 35 days. Seven patients were lost during follow-up. Thirty-four patients (56% males, mean age 11.2 ± 4.2 years, range 3 to 17 years) were treated with tacrolimus ointment for over 12 months (average 23.1 ± 19.1 months, range 12 to 98 months). During the follow-up period, all patients showed improved clinical signs and symptoms, and no adverse reaction was noted. CONCLUSIONS Long-term maintenance of topical tacrolimus 0.02% ointment is safe and effective in improving refractory ocular surface inflammation in pediatric patients.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Yazu H, Miyazaki D, Fujishima H. Experience With 0.1% Tacrolimus Eye Drop for Noninfectious, Non-necrotizing Anterior Scleritis. Eye Contact Lens 2021; 47:185-190. [PMID: 32404650 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report experience with 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops in the treatment of noninfectious, non-necrotizing anterior scleritis. METHODS This prospective, single-arm study included nine patients (4 men and 5 women; mean age=59.4 years, SD=10.5) with anterior scleritis. All patients were first treated with steroids for 1 month and then switched to tacrolimus eye drops alone. We defined baseline as the initiation of tacrolimus eye drops. Hyperemia and pain were scored before each treatment, at 1 and 2 weeks, and at 1 month after initiation of each treatment using 5 grades (0=none; 1+=mild; 2+=moderate; 3+=severe; 4+=extremely severe). Intraocular pressure (IOP) was also measured during treatment with each drug. Safety was assessed based on the severity and the incidence of adverse events. RESULTS The scores of hyperemia and pain had significantly decreased from baseline by 1 week after initiating tacrolimus eye drops (both P<0.05). No significant reduction was observed with steroid treatment throughout the 1-month period in both scores. Tacrolimus eye drops elicited statistically significant differences in mean IOP over the course of treatment (P=0.02). No additional medications were required to provide relief in any of the patients receiving tacrolimus treatment. No patient demonstrated infectious adverse events after initiation of tacrolimus treatment. CONCLUSIONS Topical tacrolimus may effectively and immediately reduce clinical signs and symptoms of noninfectious, non-necrotizing anterior scleritis in cases unresponsive to a course of topical steroid.
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- Hiroyuki Yazu
- Department of Ophthalmology (H.Y., H.F.), Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan ; Department of Ophthalmology (H.Y.), Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan ; and Ophthalmology and Visual Science (D.M.), Faculty of Medicine Tottori University, Tottori, Japan
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Tsubota Y, Fujino Y, Ohtomo K, Ueda K, Yoshida J, Miyai T, Kaburaki T, Mayama C. Severe Cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis and corneal endotheliitis after use of topical tacrolimus. Int J Ophthalmol 2021; 14:468-471. [PMID: 33747827 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2021.03.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Yukiko Tsubota
- Japan Community Healthcare Organization Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center, Tokyo 1628543, Japan
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- Japan Community Healthcare Organization Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center, Tokyo 1628543, Japan
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- Japan Community Healthcare Organization Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center, Tokyo 1628543, Japan
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- The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 1130033, Japan.,International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Tokyo 1088329, Japan
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- The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 1130033, Japan
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- The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo 1130033, Japan.,Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama 3308503, Japan
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- Japan Community Healthcare Organization Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center, Tokyo 1628543, Japan
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Oliveira CR, Paiva MRBD, Ribeiro MCS, Andrade GF, Carvalho JL, Gomes DA, Nehemy M, Fialho SL, Silva-Cunha A, Góes AMD. Human Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells as a Model for Drug Screening and Pre-Clinical Assays Compared to ARPE-19 Cell Line. Int J Stem Cells 2021; 14:74-84. [PMID: 33377455 PMCID: PMC7904525 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc20094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives Eye diseases have a high socioeconomic impact on society and may be one of the fields in which most stem cell-related scientific accomplishments have been achieved recently. In this context, human Pluripotent Stem Cell (hPSC) technology arises as an important tool to produce and study human Embryonic Stem cell derived-Retinal Pigmented Epithelial Cells (hES-RPE) for several applications, such as cell therapy, disease modeling, and drug screening. The use of this technology in pre-clinical phases attends to the overall population desire for animal-free product development. Here, we aimed to compare hES-RPE cells with ARPE-19, one of the most commonly used retinal pigmented epithelial immortalized cell lines. Methods and Results Functional, cellular and molecular data obtained suggest that hES-RPE cells more closely resembles native RPEs compared to ARPE-19. Furthermore, hES-RPE revealed an interesting robustness when cultured on human Bruch’s membrane explants and after exposure to Cyclosporine (CSA), Sirolimus (SRL), Tacrolimus (TAC), Leflunomide (LEF) and Teriflunomide (TER). On these conditions, hES-RPE cells were able to survive at higher drug concentrations, while ARPE-19 cell line was more susceptible to cell death. Conclusions Therefore, hES-RPEs seem to have the ability to incur a broader range of RPE functions than ARPE-19 and should be more thoroughly explored for drug screening.
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- Carolina Reis Oliveira
- 1Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- SENAN, Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear - CDTN/CNEN, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Genomic Sciences and Biotechnology, Catholic University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- 1Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Ezequiel Dias Foundation, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- 1Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Kim MK, Yoon KC, Yoon SH, Seo KY. Clinical Aspects of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis With Severe Ocular Complications in South Korea. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:640360. [PMID: 33693020 PMCID: PMC7937613 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.640360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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This review describes the current knowledge regarding genetic susceptibilities and treatment strategies for Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with ocular complications, in Korea. In a case-control study, the gene frequencies of both HLA-A*0206 (20.0%) and HLA-Cw*0304 (15.0%) increased but the gene frequency of HLA-Cw*0303 (1.3%) decreased with cold medicine (CM)-SJS/TEN with severe ocular complications (SOCs). In a case-series, positive genotyping of HLA-B*5801 was 80.0% in allopurinol-induced SJS/TEN without SOCs. In a genome-wide association study, HLA-A*0206 was substantially related to CM-SJS/TEN with SOCs. Both HLA-A*0206 and prostaglandin-E receptor 3 (PTGER3) single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs1327464 exert a synergistic effect on SOCs in CM-SJS/TEN. In the acute stage, conventional procedures, amniotic membrane transplantation or suture-less amniotic contact lenses are applied. Applications of intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) or mega-dose steroids are attempted in patients with high acute ocular and systemic involvement scores. In the chronic stage, keratolimbal transplantation and penetrating keratoplasty are the standard procedures. Either autologous nasal or oral mucosal grafts, or biomaterial-free cultured oral mucosal epithelial cell sheets are transplanted as alternative therapies. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty is attempted. Combined photodynamic therapy with intrastromal bevacizumab injection or intense pulse laser are used to resolve chronic ocular complication. Corneoscleral contact lenses are available for a visual rehabilitation. As a last resort, Seoul-type keratoprosthesis had been transplanted. There are unmet needs to standardize nationwide ocular grading system and to correct tarsal scarring using mucosal grafting. This review provides a perspective on the current practices to treat ocular complications in SJS/TEN.
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- Mee Kum Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.,Laboratory of Ocular Regenerative Medicine and Immunology, Seoul Artificial Eye Center, Seoul National University Hospital Clinical Research Institute, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Yazu H, Fukagawa K, Shimizu E, Sato Y, Fujishima H. Long-term outcomes of 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops in eyes with severe allergic conjunctival diseases. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 2021; 17:11. [PMID: 33522964 PMCID: PMC7852099 DOI: 10.1186/s13223-021-00513-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Because atopic dermatitis does not heal completely, associated severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) often require long-term treatment. This study aims to evaluate the long-term outcomes of using 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops to treat these severe allergic conjunctival diseases. Methods Two-hundred-and-seventy eyes of 135 patients diagnosed with AKC or VKC from April 2004 to April 2014 were screened retrospectively. Patient demographics and objective signs were extracted from the electronic medical records. The severity of 10 objective signs, related to the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, limbus, and cornea, and intraocular pressure (IOP) were observed at baseline, at 2 weeks, 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 months after starting treatment, and every 1 year thereafter (average use period: 8.4 ± 2.9 years). Safety was evaluated based on the incidence and severity of adverse events. Results 12 patients (AKC; 7 cases, VKC; 5 cases) who were treated with 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops were enrolled in this study. The total score of clinical signs significantly decreased after 2 weeks and remained effective thereafter. Tacrolimus eye drops elicited a statistically significant difference in the mean total clinical scores and IOP over the course of treatment (P < 0.001). Elevated IOP was observed in 2 cases and corneal infection in 1 case; these effects were completely controlled with medication. Conclusions Topical tacrolimus may provide effective and long-term improvement in clinical signs of severe AKC and VKC cases that refractory to standard conventional treatment. Trial registration: University Hospital Medical Information Network (UMIN) 000034460.
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- Hiroyuki Yazu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 230-8501, Japan. .,Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Ryogoku Eye Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Biostatistics At Clinical and Translational Research Center, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, 2-1-3 Tsurumi Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 230-8501, Japan.,Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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García-Otero X, Díaz-Tomé V, Varela-Fernández R, Martín-Pastor M, González-Barcia M, Blanco-Méndez J, Mondelo-García C, Bermudez MA, Gonzalez F, Aguiar P, Fernández-Ferreiro A, Otero-Espinar FJ. Development and Characterization of a Tacrolimus/Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin Eye Drop. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13020149. [PMID: 33498753 PMCID: PMC7911614 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Uveitis is a vision inflammatory disorder with a high prevalence in developing countries. Currently, marketed treatments remain limited and reformulation is usually performed to obtain a tacrolimus eye drop as a therapeutic alternative in corticosteroid-refractory eye disease. The aim of this work was to develop a mucoadhesive, non-toxic and stable topical ophthalmic formulation that can be safely prepared in hospital pharmacy departments. Four different ophthalmic formulations were prepared based on the tacrolimus/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) inclusion complexes’ formation. Phase solubility diagrams, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and molecular modeling studies showed the formation of 1:1 and 1:2 tacrolimus/HPβCD inclusion complexes, being possible to obtain a 0.02% (w/v) tacrolimus concentration by using 40% (w/v) HPβCD aqueous solutions. Formulations also showed good ophthalmic properties in terms of pH, osmolality and safety. Stability studies proved these formulations to be stable for at least 3 months in refrigeration. Ex vivo bioadhesion and in vivo ocular permanence showed good mucoadhesive properties with higher ocular permanence compared to the reference pharmacy compounding used in clinical settings (t1/2 of 86.2 min for the eyedrop elaborated with 40% (w/v) HPβCD and Liquifilm® versus 46.3 min for the reference formulation). Thus, these novel eye drops present high potential as a safe alternative for uveitis treatment, as well as a versatile composition to include new drugs intended for topical ophthalmic administration.
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- Xurxo García-Otero
- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.); (R.V.-F.); (J.B.-M.)
- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.); (R.V.-F.); (J.B.-M.)
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.G.-B.); (C.M.-G.)
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- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.); (R.V.-F.); (J.B.-M.)
- Clinical Neurosciences Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Unit, Research Infrastructures Area, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.G.-B.); (C.M.-G.)
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- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.); (R.V.-F.); (J.B.-M.)
- Paraquasil Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.G.-B.); (C.M.-G.)
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- Physiology Department–CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Ophthalmology Department, Clinical University Hospital Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties and CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15782 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Molecular Imaging Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (P.A.); (A.F.-F.); (F.J.O.-E.); Tel.: +34-881814878 (F.J.O.-E.)
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- Clinical Pharmacology Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (M.G.-B.); (C.M.-G.)
- Correspondence: (P.A.); (A.F.-F.); (F.J.O.-E.); Tel.: +34-881814878 (F.J.O.-E.)
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- Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), 15705 Santiago de Compostela, Spain; (X.G.-O.); (V.D.-T.); (R.V.-F.); (J.B.-M.)
- Paraquasil Group, University Clinical Hospital, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Correspondence: (P.A.); (A.F.-F.); (F.J.O.-E.); Tel.: +34-881814878 (F.J.O.-E.)
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Dutta Majumder P, Agrawal R, McCluskey P, Biswas J. Current Approach for the Diagnosis and Management of Noninfective Scleritis. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2020; 10:212-223. [PMID: 33290287 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Scleritis is a rare, vision-threatening inflammation of the sclera that is often associated with life-threatening systemic illnesses. Rheumatoid arthritis remains the most common associated systemic rheumatic disease and the commonest systemic association of scleritis. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is the most common cause of vasculitis-associated scleritis. The etiopathogenesis of scleritis remains unclear, but can be immune complex-mediated or due to a local delayed hypersensitivity reaction. Scleritis can involve either the anterior or posterior sclera, and has a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. Among the subtypes of scleritis, necrotizing scleritis has an increased risk of complications and is more commonly associated with anterior uveitis and peripheral ulcerative keratitis. Posterior scleritis is often not diagnosed or missed due to its subtle clinical signs and protean manifestations. Meticulous history taking, detailed ocular examination, and a targeted array of investigations with a multi-disciplinary approach to find any underlying systemic disease are crucial for the management of a case of scleritis. Corticosteroids remain the mainstay of short-term treatment of scleritis; mild to moderate scleral inflammation may respond well to treatment with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug or topical corticosteroid. Corticosteroid-sparing immunosuppressive therapies are useful in cases with an inadequate response or failure to provide long-term control of inflammation, and to prevent recurrence of scleritis. Biologic agents are increasingly used in the management of scleritis, not responding to the conventional therapies. This review provides an overview of the various subtypes of scleritis and its systemic associations and evaluates current trends in the diagnosis and management of noninfective scleritis.
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- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
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- Ocular Infections and Antimicrobials Research Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore
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- Department of Uveitis and Ocular Pathology, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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Positively charged polymeric nanoparticles improve ocular penetration of tacrolimus after topical administration. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2020.101912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Influence of in vitro release methods on assessment of tobramycin ophthalmic ointments. Int J Pharm 2020; 590:119938. [PMID: 33011250 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The current investigation was carried out to identify appropriate parameters for measuring the in vitro release of tobramycin (TOB) ophthalmic ointments and to evaluate the feasibility of in vitro release testing methods to assess the product performance. Drug release was assessed using USP dissolution apparatus IV and a modified USP dissolution apparatus I with simulated tear solution (STS) as the dissolution medium. The study variables included temperature, membrane material, source and pore size. The results demonstrated a significant influence of the membrane source and pore size on the release of TOB from the ointments. A dissolution medium temperature of 40 °C was found to be appropriate for the release studies. Both of the apparatuses were able to discriminate between the release profiles of ointments with different physicochemical/rheological properties. Maximum release rate of TOB was observed in the first hour which followed a logarithmic time dependent release. The correlation between the release rates/amounts and yield stress of the ointments was observed in both the dissolution apparatuses. These results support a rational approach to guide the in vitro release testing of TOB ophthalmic ointments.
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Zang Y, Li S, Ruan F, Liu Z, Jie Y. Tacrolimus dye drop treatment for the management of early post-operative intraocular inflammation after therapeutic keratoplasty for severe infectious keratitis. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:3260-3268. [PMID: 32855696 PMCID: PMC7444413 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The current study investigated the anti-inflammatory effect of 0.1% tacrolimus eye drops for the treatment of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (TPK) for severe infectious keratitis during early disease stages and reported the long-term clinical outcomes. The present retrospective study included 20 eyes from patients diagnosed with severe keratitis who underwent TPK surgery. Patients were followed-up for up to 12-18 months. Tacrolimus eye drops were administered 4 times/day starting on the first day post-surgery. Glucocorticoid eye drops were subsequently added to treatment plans one-month post-surgery. All patients were followed-up for the first 3 post-operative days, then examined once a week thereafter for the first month. In early post-operative stages, the states of the grafts (ΔS) and the absorption of intraocular inflammation (S) were observed. ΔS was defined as the difference between the states of the grafts on the first post-operative day (SS1d) and those at one month post-surgery (SS1m). S was calculated as the difference between the inflammation score mean one day post-surgery (T1d) and the mean one-month post-surgery (T1m). For long term clinical outcomes, graft failure rates and complications were recorded. Among the 20 eyes analyzed, the mean T1d, T1m and S were 7.4±2.06, 2.0±2.47 and 5.4±2.13 (P<0.01), respectively. The mean SS1d, SS1m and ΔS were 5.3±1.56, 3.8±1.24 and 1.5±1.5 (P<0.01), respectively. During follow-up, there were 6 cases of corneal graft failure, 4 of which were due to immune rejection and 2 of which were due to complications. The current study concluded that tacrolimus eye drops facilitated the absorption of intraocular inflammation in the early post-operative period of TPK and may extend long term survival of grafts in cases of severe infectious keratitis.
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- Yunxiao Zang
- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing You'an Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P.R. China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing You'an Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, P.R. China
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- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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- Beijing Tongren Eye Center, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, P.R. China
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Vo A, Feng X, Patel D, Mohammad A, Kozak D, Choi S, Ashraf M, Xu X. Factors affecting the particle size distribution and rheology of brinzolamide ophthalmic suspensions. Int J Pharm 2020; 586:119495. [PMID: 32553495 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Drug particle size distribution (PSD) and dispersion viscosity are two critical quality attributes that govern the performance of topical ophthalmic suspensions, such as suspension physical stability, ocular retention, and drug release characteristics.. An in-depth knowledge of the effects of formulation and manufacturing process on these critical quality attributes may facilitate the product and process development, quality control, as well as support regulatory policy and approval. The current study has investigated the effect of formulation and process parameters on the quality attributes of brinzolamide ophthalmic suspensions. In the first step, three milling techniques (probe sonication, microfluidization, and media milling with a planetary centrifugal mixer) were evaluated for manufacturing of brinzolamide suspension. Out of the three techniques, the planetary centrifugal media milling yielded the narrowest PSD and thus was considered the most viable lab-scale technique for this purpose. In the next step, various process parameters of media milling were evaluated using a central-composite experimental design. The independent variables included bead size, agitating intensity, and process time while the PSD of drug particles (D50) was the response variable. The effect of shear rate and shear time of the homogenization process and the concentration of carbomer on the rheological properties of the suspension were studied using a Box-Behnken design. Additionally, effects of sodium chloride and mannitol concentration on the rheological properties of the suspension was also investigated. Sodium chloride was found to exert a pronounced effect on rheology of the suspension. Despite variations in the carbomer concentration, a suspension of comparable rheology could be prepared by controlling the process parameters namely the shear rate and process time.
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- Anh Vo
- Division of Product Quality Research, Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; Office of Research Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Product Quality Research, Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Product Quality Research, Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA; Office of Research Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Product Quality Research, Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Research Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Research Standards, Office of Generic Drugs, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Product Quality Research, Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Division of Product Quality Research, Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA.
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Gomez-Elizondo DE, Lopez-Martinez M, Ruiz-Lozano RE, Valdez-Garcia JE, Hernandez-Camarena JC. Corneal perforation associated with isolated ocular lichen planus: a case report. Eur J Ophthalmol 2020; 31:NP9-NP12. [PMID: 32493062 DOI: 10.1177/1120672120932089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To report a case of unilateral corneal perforation due to isolated ocular lichen planus. METHODS Interventional case report. Informed consent by the patient was obtained to publish clinical images. A 64-year-old male presented with severe vision loss and a 2-week history of corneal perforation treated with penetrating keratoplasty in the left eye. He had a longstanding diagnosis of severe chronic dry eye disease. On the initial assessment a visual acuity of 20/50 in the RE and HM perception in the left eye were documented. Biomicroscopy revealed subepithelial fibrosis on the tarsal conjunctiva and clinical signs of severe dry eye disease in both eyes. A clear corneal button and a white cataract were observed in the left eye. No other skin or mucosal lesions were observed. RESULTS An excisional biopsy of the bulbar conjunctiva was performed under topical anesthesia. Direct immunofluorescence analysis revealed a linear deposit of fibrinogen in the basement membrane consistent with ocular lichen planus. Clinical improvement was achieved using aggressive topical lubrication, corneal epithelial regenerators, topical tacrolimus, and immunosuppressive therapy with systemic corticosteroids and cyclophosphamide. CONCLUSION Isolated ocular lichen planus is an extremely infrequent presentation of lichen planus often indistinguishable from other cicatricial conjunctivitis. Corneal perforation is a severe complication associated with severe dry eye, not previously reported with ocular lichen planus. An adequate clinical assessment and histopathologic diagnosis are crucial to lead prompt treatment and prevent sight-threatening complications.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico
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Lin S, Ge C, Wang D, Xie Q, Wu B, Wang J, Nan K, Zheng Q, Chen W. Overcoming the Anatomical and Physiological Barriers in Topical Eye Surface Medication Using a Peptide-Decorated Polymeric Micelle. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:39603-39612. [PMID: 31580053 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b13851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The sealed anatomical features of the eye and its physiological activity that rapidly removes drugs are called anatomical and physiological barriers, which are the cause of more than 90% of drug loss. This aspect remains a critical issue in eye surface medication. Thus, promoting tissue permeability of drugs as well as prolonging their retention on the eye surface can improve their bioavailability and enhance their therapeutic effects. Thanks to the existence of a negatively charged mucin layer on the eye surface, several peptide-decorated polymeric micelles were prepared to enhance the interaction between the micelle and eye surface, thus prolonging the drug retention on the eye surface and promoting its tissue permeability. Tacrolimus (also known as FK506) is a hydrophobic macrolide immunosuppressant used to treat dry eye syndrome and other eye diseases. However, its hydrophobic nature makes its delivery as a topical eye surface medication difficult, with the risk of side effects due to overdoses. Therefore, the aim of this work is to evaluate the ability of FK506 micelles in promoting their permeability on the eye surface. Our results showed that the positively charged nanomicelles could significantly prolong FK506 retention on the eye surface and enhance its corneal permeability in ex vivo and in vivo conditions. FK506 nanomicelles exhibited superior curing effects against dry eye diseases than the FK506 suspension and a commercial FK506 formula. It exerted better inhibitory effects on eye surface inflammation and corneal epithelium apoptosis when examined by a slip lamp and a transferase-mediated dUTP nick end labeling assay, respectively. Further assays revealed the higher suppressive effects on the expression of several inflammation-related factors at an mRNA and protein level. Hence, our results suggested that these positively charged nanomicelles might be a good drug delivery system for ocular surface medication.
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- Sen Lin
- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering , Wenzhou 325000 , China
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- Wenzhou Institute of Biomaterials and Engineering , Wenzhou 325000 , China
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Ghasemi H, Djalilian A. Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors: Expanding Indications for Corneal and Ocular Surface Inflammation. J Ophthalmic Vis Res 2019; 14:398-399. [PMID: 31875093 PMCID: PMC6825691 DOI: 10.18502/jovr.v14i4.5435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Hamed Ghasemi
- Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Sameed M, Nwaiser C, Bhandari P, Schmalzle SA. Meropenem-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis in a patient with known type IV penicillin hypersensitivity. BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:12/8/e230144. [PMID: 31434673 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are considered variants of a disease continuum that results in a life-threatening exfoliative mucocutaneous disease. These are categorised as type IV cell-mediated delayed hypersensitivity reactions, and antibiotics are often implicated as a cause. Penicillins and other beta-lactam antibiotics are known to cause both immediate and delayed hypersensitivity reactions. While immediate IgE-mediated cross-reactivity between penicillins and carbapenems is well studied, less information on the risk of type IV delayed cell-mediated cross-reactivity between the two is available. We present a case of meropenem-induced SJS in a patient with documented history of SJS from amoxicillin. There are few cases of cross-reactivity with carbapenems reported in the literature, but based on the potential for life-threatening reaction, it is likely prudent to avoid the use of any beta-lactams in a patient with a history of SJS, TEN or any other severe cutaneous adverse reactions to another beta-lactam antibiotic.
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- Muhammad Sameed
- Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Medical School, American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Osbourn, Antigua and Barbuda
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- Internal Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Infectious Diseases, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Infectious Disease, Institute of Human Virology, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Safety and efficacy of tacrolimus-coated silicone plates as an alternative to mitomycin C in a rabbit model of conjunctival fibrosis. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0219194. [PMID: 31276522 PMCID: PMC6611608 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0219194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Purpose To find safer and more effective drugs than mitomycin C to prevent conjunctival fibrosis in a rabbit model. Methods Twenty-four rabbits were involved and randomly divided into four groups. Limbus-based peritomy was performed at the superior cornea, and normal saline (NS group), mitomycin C (MMC group), SR (SR group), or TC (TC group)-coated silicone plate was inserted at the sub-Tenon’s space in each group. Conjunctival congestion was evaluated at 1 and 4 weeks postoperatively. At 4 weeks, the numbers of inflammatory cells, fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, blood vessels, and goblet cells were counted in the conjunctiva and Tenon’s capsule around the silicone plate. Results At 4 weeks, conjunctival congestion was significantly less than that observed at 1 week in the SR and TC groups (p < 0.05), whereas the number of myofibroblasts was significantly lower in the MMC and TC groups (p < 0.05). The conjunctiva was significantly less congested in the TC group versus the other groups at 1 week and 4 weeks (p < 0.05). The TC group had the lowest number of inflammatory cells and MMC group had the lowest number of goblet cells among all groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions The TC-coated silicone plate was more effective in inhibiting inflammation and fibrosis versus the MMC-coated silicone plate and was associated with fewer adverse effects in the rabbit model.
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Liu D, Wu Q, Chen W, Lin H, Liu Y, Liang H, Zhu F. Tacrolimus-loaded methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(D,L)-lactic–co-glycolic acid micelles self-assembled in aqueous solution for treating cornea immune rejection after allogenic penetrating keratoplasty in rats. Eur J Pharm Sci 2019; 133:104-114. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2019.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Yazu H, Shimizu E, Aketa N, Dogru M, Okada N, Fukagawa K, Fujishima H. The efficacy of 0.1% tacrolimus ophthalmic suspension in the treatment of severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2019; 122:387-392.e1. [PMID: 30639466 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2019.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2018] [Revised: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) is a relatively rare disease, and some cases are refractory to conventional steroid treatment. OBJECTIVE To examine the efficacy of 0.1% tacrolimus ophthalmic suspension in treating severe AKC during a 1-year follow-up. METHODS This was a single-center, retrospective clinical study. Sixty eyes from 30 patients with severe AKC who were treated with 0.1% tacrolimus ophthalmic suspension 4 times per day, were included. The mean age of the patients was 21.5 ± 13.7 years. The severity of objective signs was observed at baseline (before treatment), at 2 weeks, and at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment initiation. Ten objective signs of palpebral conjunctiva, bulbar conjunctiva, limbus, and cornea were assessed using 4 grades (0 = normal; 1+ = mild; 2+ = moderate; 3+ = severe). Safety was assessed based on the incidence and the severity of adverse events. RESULTS The total score of the 10 clinical signs significantly decreased from baseline 2 weeks after initiating tacrolimus eye drop treatment, except at 2 months. The mean total score of clinical signs was 13.6 ± 6.6 at the beginning of treatment, and decreased to 5.4 ± 4.8 12 months after initiation. Treatment was gradually tapered, with increasing intervals between applications. Additional medications were required to provide relief in 18 patients during follow-up. No patient discontinued treatment due to adverse drug effects. Herpes keratitis was observed in 3 cases during follow-up. However, these cases were completely controlled. CONCLUSION The 0.1% tacrolimus ophthalmic suspension is effective for the treatment of severe AKC refractory to standard conventional treatments throughout a full year.
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- Hiroyuki Yazu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan; Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan; Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan; Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nihon Pharmaceutical Hospital, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan; Ryogoku Eye Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tsurumi University School of Dental Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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Necrotizing Scleritis After Cosmetic Conjunctivectomy With Mitomycin C. Am J Ophthalmol 2018; 194:72-81. [PMID: 30053476 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2018.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To report cases of necrotizing scleritis, a sight-threatening complication that can result from cosmetic conjunctivectomy procedures. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS The medical records of consecutive patients who underwent eye-whitening conjunctivectomy with mitoycin C (MMC) treatment performed by 1 surgeon in South Korea and were referred to the authors' clinic between January 2011 and December 2015 were reviewed. The patients in whom findings of necrotizing scleritis with active inflammation were detected in an avascular area of previous conjunctivectomy were included. RESULTS Of a total of 231 patients who had received cosmetic eye whitening, 4 patients who met the inclusion criteria were identified. The average length of time from cosmetic eye surgery to a diagnosis of necrotizing scleritis was 51 months and all patients had unilateral findings of necrotizing scleritis. There was no underlying systemic autoimmunity or infectious etiology in all cases. Three of these 4 patients were treated with a conjunctival flap; however, all 4 received systemic anti-inflammatory treatment with oral corticosteroids. The mean follow-up duration of the patients was 22.75 months. CONCLUSIONS Necrotizing scleritis is a severe complication that can arise after cosmetic eye-whitening conjunctivectomy with MMC. Because of the large area of the ocular surface that is treated in eye-whitening with MMC, the necrotizing scleritis that can ensue may be more extensive and severe than the surgically induced necrotizing scleritis following other periocular surgeries such as pterygium removal. Proper anti-inflammatory treatment and surgical intervention should be required for management of this complication.
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Tanaka R, Kaburaki T, Ohtomo K, Takamoto M, Komae K, Numaga J, Fujino Y, Aihara M. Clinical characteristics and ocular complications of patients with scleritis in Japanese. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2018; 62:517-524. [PMID: 29796754 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-018-0600-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the clinical characteristics of Japanese patients with scleritis STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective study METHODS: The clinical records of 123 patients with scleritis, who presented to the University of Tokyo Hospital between January, 2004 and December, 2015, were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS The cohort comprised 55 men and 68 women (mean age, 57.8±16.4 years), of which 76 showed anterior diffuse scleritis, 17 showed anterior nodular scleritis, 10 showed anterior necrotizing scleritis, and 20 showed posterior scleritis. The underlying etiology was identified in 39 patients. Autoimmune diseases were present in 32 patients, including eight with rheumatoid arthritis, seven with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vascular disease, and six with relapsing polychondritis. Ocular hypertension was the most common ocular complication (41%), followed by anterior chamber cells (38%). Fifty-three percent of patients required systemic immunosuppressive medication. Systemic corticosteroids were the most commonly used medication (45%), followed by methotrexate (11%). A, decrease in vision was observed in one-third of patients with anterior necrotizing scleritis or posterior scleritis, of which secondary glaucoma and optic neuritis were the major causes. CONCLUSION Autoimmune diseases were present in 26% of patients. One-third of patients with anterior necrotizing scleritis or posterior scleritis experienced decreased vision, mostly due to secondary glaucoma and optic neuritis. Therefore, controlling intraocular pressure by methods such as administration of steroid-sparing immunosuppressive medication and appropriate treatment for posterior scleritis are essential for scleritis treatment.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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Dong Y, Qu H, Pavurala N, Wang J, Sekar V, Martinez MN, Fahmy R, Ashraf M, Cruz CN, Xu X. Formulation characteristics and in vitro release testing of cyclosporine ophthalmic ointments. Int J Pharm 2018; 544:254-264. [PMID: 29684560 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2018.04.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between formulation/process variables versus the critical quality attributes (CQAs) of cyclosporine ophthalmic ointments and to explore the feasibility of using an in vitro approach to assess product sameness. A definitive screening design (DSD) was used to evaluate the impact of formulation and process variables. The formulation variables included drug percentage, percentage of corn oil and lanolin alcohol. The process variables studied were mixing temperature, mixing time and the method of mixing. The quality and performance attributes examined included drug assay, content uniformity, image analysis, rheology (storage modulus, shear viscosity) and in vitro drug release. Of the formulation variables evaluated, the percentage of the drug substance and the percentage of corn oil in the matrix were the most influential factors with respect to in vitro drug release. Conversely, the process parameters tested were observed to have minimal impact. An evaluation of the release mechanism of cyclosporine from the ointment revealed an interplay between formulation (e.g. physicochemical properties of the drug and ointment matrix type) and the release medium. These data provide a scientific basis to guide method development for in vitro drug release testing of ointment dosage forms. These results demonstrate that the in vitro methods used in this investigation were fit-for-purpose for detecting formulation and process changes and therefore amenable to assessment of product sameness.
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- Yixuan Dong
- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of New Animal Drug Evaluation, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA
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- Office of Testing and Research, Office of Pharmaceutical Quality, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD 20993, USA.
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Topical Tacrolimus 0.03% for Maintenance Therapy in Steroid-Dependent, Recurrent Phlyctenular Keratoconjunctivitis. Cornea 2018; 37:168-171. [PMID: 29309358 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of topical tacrolimus 0.03% as steroid-free maintenance therapy in young patients with severe, recurrent phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis (PKC). METHODS The medical records of 6 eyes of 5 patients (4 children and 1 young adult) with recurrent, steroid-dependent PKC were reviewed. The patients were treated with combined application of topical steroids and tacrolimus 0.03% in the active phase and maintained on topical tacrolimus alone after remission. RESULTS The clinical signs, symptoms, and visual acuities resolved in all patients after 25.2 ± 16.9 days of combined treatment with steroids and tacrolimus. After disease remission, the patients were maintained on topical tacrolimus 0.03% once daily alone for 8.4 ± 4.7 months, and no recurrence occurred during 10.6 ± 1.9 months of follow-up. Tacrolimus was successfully discontinued in 2 patients without further recurrence. There were no ocular side effects related to the use of topical tacrolimus. CONCLUSIONS Topical tacrolimus 0.03% was effective in maintaining long-term remission in patients with recurrent, steroid-dependent PKC.
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Topical Tacrolimus as Adjuvant Therapy to Corticosteroids in Acute Endothelial Graft Rejection After Penetrating Keratoplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cornea 2017; 37:307-312. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Poly (d, l-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles for sustained release of tacrolimus in rabbit eyes. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 94:402-411. [DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.07.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2017] [Revised: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 07/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Tacrolimus Eye Drops as Adjunct Therapy in Severe Corneal Endothelial Rejection Refractory to Corticosteroids. Cornea 2017; 36:1195-1199. [PMID: 28817391 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of tacrolimus eye drops as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of severe corneal endothelial rejection after penetrating keratoplasty refractory to corticosteroids. METHODS In this prospective interventional case series, 11 eyes of 11 patients assessed for severe corneal endothelial rejection, with an inadequate response to topical, local, and systemic corticosteroids, were treated with either 0.01% or 0.05% tacrolimus eye drops 4 times daily. Improvement in signs of rejection, visual function, and development of complications were monitored. RESULTS The duration of steroid treatment before intervention was 8.1 ± 1.4 days (range = 7-11). Patients were subsequently administered topical tacrolimus 0.01% or 0.05% qid. The time to clinical improvement was 10.3 ± 3.4 days (range = 3-17). The time to rejection reversal was 27.8 ± 16.3 days (range = 7-52). After 3 months, 10 patients (90.8%) demonstrated clinical improvement, and complete restoration of graft clarity was achieved in 5 patients (45.4%). In responsive cases, steroid therapy was successfully tapered off after 60.2 ± 19.7 days (range = 36-93). The best spectacle-corrected visual acuity improved from 1.7 ± 0.9 to 0.8 ± 0.5 logMAR (P = 0.0016). Reported side effects included stinging on drop instillation and punctate epithelial keratopathy. CONCLUSIONS Tacrolimus eye drops may be able to play an adjunctive therapeutic role in patients with severe corneal endothelial rejection refractory to conventional steroid treatment. Controlled studies are needed to further investigate the role of tacrolimus in this setting.
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Shoughy SS. Topical tacrolimus in anterior segment inflammatory disorders. EYE AND VISION 2017; 4:7. [PMID: 28286787 PMCID: PMC5343311 DOI: 10.1186/s40662-017-0072-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Immune mediated inflammatory anterior segment diseases are variable and their management requires intense immunosuppression. Treatment with topical steroids is associated with serious ocular side effects. In order to overcome the potentially blinding complications of topical steroids, immunomodulatory drugs are being used more frequently. Tacrolimus is a calcineurin inhibitor that induces suppression of T lymphocytes activity and reduction of ocular inflammation. Tacrolimus was recently investigated for application in various anterior segment inflammatory disorders. In this review, we will discuss the therapeutic application of topical tacrolimus as a steroid-sparing agent in treating T cell mediated anterior segment inflammation.
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- Samir S Shoughy
- The Eye Center and the Eye Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, PO Box 55307, Riyadh, 11534 Saudi Arabia
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You C, Sahawneh HF, Ma L, Kubaisi B, Schmidt A, Foster CS. A review and update on orphan drugs for the treatment of noninfectious uveitis. Clin Ophthalmol 2017; 11:257-265. [PMID: 28203051 PMCID: PMC5298311 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s121734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Uveitis, a leading cause of preventable blindness around the world, is a critically underserved disease in regard to the medications approved for use. Multiple immunomodulatory therapy (IMT) drugs are appropriate for uveitis therapy but are still off-label. These IMT agents, including antimetabolites, calcineurin inhibitors, alkylating agents, and biologic agents, have been designated as “orphan drugs” and are widely used for systemic autoimmune diseases or organ transplantation. Area covered The purpose of this paper is to comprehensively review and summarize the approved orphan drugs and biologics that are being used to treat systemic diseases and to discuss drugs that have not yet received approval as an “orphan drug for treating uveitis” by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Our perspective IMT, as a steroid-sparing agent for uveitis patients, has shown promising clinical results. Refractory and recurrent uveitis requires combination IMT agents. IMT is continued for a period of 2 years while the patient is in remission before considering tapering medication. Our current goals include developing further assessments regarding the efficacy, optimal dose, and safety in efforts to achieve FDA approval for “on-label” use of current IMT agents and biologics more quickly and to facilitate insurance coverage and expand access to the products for this orphan disease.
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- Caiyun You
- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI), Waltham; Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Weston, MA, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI), Waltham; Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Weston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI), Waltham; Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Weston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI), Waltham; Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Weston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI), Waltham; Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Weston, MA, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI), Waltham; Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Foundation, Weston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Al-Amri AM, Fiorentini SF, Albarry MA, Bamahfouz AY. Long-term use of 0.003% tacrolimus suspension for treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Oman J Ophthalmol 2017; 10:145-149. [PMID: 29118487 PMCID: PMC5657154 DOI: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_232_2014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 0.003% tacrolimus suspension for the treatment of refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective study included 40 eyes of 20 patients with severe VKC. After discontinuing all other medications, patients were treated with varying doses of 0.003% tacrolimus suspension. All were followed for at least 24 months. Changes in signs and symptoms after treatment were evaluated; adverse events were assessed. The clinical response to the treatment was the most important measurement to achieve the conclusion. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 15.7 ± 1.4 years. Two patients discontinued treatment due to severe burning sensation and were excluded from the study. Significant improvements in all signs and symptoms, including itching, foreign body sensation, papillae, and Trantas dots, were seen in all patients 6 weeks after starting topical tacrolimus. Itching was the first symptom to improve. Treatment was gradually reduced, and intervals were increasing between applications. Recurrence occurred in all patients who attempted to discontinue treatment. No additional medications were required to provide relief, and no significant changes in visual acuity or refraction were seen. CONCLUSIONS: The safety and efficacy of 0.003% Tacrolimus suspension treatment for refractory VKC were achieved and it can be considered a useful option instead of steroids, despite the poor compliance in few patients due its adverse effects.
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Daniel Diaz J, Sobol EK, Gritz DC. Treatment and management of scleral disorders. Surv Ophthalmol 2016; 61:702-717. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2016.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2015] [Revised: 06/08/2016] [Accepted: 06/09/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Vilaplana F, Temprano J, Riquelme JL, Nadal J, Barraquer J. Mooren's ulcer: 30 years of follow-up. ARCHIVOS DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE OFTALMOLOGIA 2016; 91:337-340. [PMID: 26897333 DOI: 10.1016/j.oftal.2016.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2015] [Revised: 01/14/2016] [Accepted: 01/15/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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CASE REPORT A 33-year-old Caucasian female presented with epiphora, ocular pain, and foreign body sensation in both eyes for one month. Examination revealed bilateral peripheral corneal ulcers. The patient had been treated with immunomodulators, and she was treated in the left eye with peripheral semi-circular keratoplasty, penetrating keratoplasty, conjunctival-corneal-scleroplasty, buccal mucosal graft, tibial osteo-keratoprosthesis and finally, retinal detachment. DISCUSSION Mooren's ulcer is an immunological corneal disease. This lesion must be treated initially with immunomodulators. Surgical treatment should be considered when a risk of corneal perforation is present, when the perforation appears, or under acute necrosis.
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- Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona, España.
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- Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona, España
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- Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona, España
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- Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona, España
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- Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Institut Universitari Barraquer, Barcelona, España
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Effect of Topical Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Thygeson's Superficial Punctate Keratitis. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 160:663-8. [PMID: 26133248 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2015] [Revised: 06/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate topical tacrolimus ointment for treating Thygeson's superficial punctate keratitis (Thygeson SPK). DESIGN Retrospective interventional case series. METHODS setting: Institutional practice. PATIENT POPULATION The medical records of 14 patients (9 women; age range, 9-65 years) with Thygeson SPK were reviewed retrospectively. Diagnosis was based on the history and clinical examination. INTERVENTION Patients were treated with tacrolimus 0.03% eye ointment instilled into the lower fornix twice daily for the first 2 weeks, followed by nocturnal application. The clinical signs and symptoms were assessed after 1 month of treatment. The drug was tapered with disease improvement. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Treatment efficacy and side effects. RESULTS All patients had bilateral disease (average duration, 6 years). All patients, except 2 who used the medication irregularly, had improved visual acuity (VA), symptoms, and signs as long as the medication was applied. Before treatment 28.57% of patients had VA between 20/30 and 20/50, with improvement after treatment to 20/25 or 20/20. Attempts to withdraw the medication resulted in recurrent disease, and, therefore, treatment was not curative during the study period. No significant local medication side effects were reported. CONCLUSION Tacrolimus eye ointment 0.03% was effective for controlling Thygeson SPK for a long period with good patient tolerance and no noticeable local or systemic side effects. During the average 6-year follow-up, treatment was not curative. Randomized studies are difficult to conduct because of the disease rarity.
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Jung JW, Lee YJ, Yoon SC, Kim TI, Kim EK, Seo KY. Long-term result of maintenance treatment with tacrolimus ointment in chronic ocular graft-versus-host disease. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 159:519-27.e1. [PMID: 25498356 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2014.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2014] [Revised: 11/26/2014] [Accepted: 11/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the efficacy and safety of long-term maintenance treatment with tacrolimus ointment in chronic ocular graft-vs-host disease (GVHD) with ocular surface inflammation. DESIGN A retrospective interventional consecutive case series. METHOD Long-term maintenance treatment (≥6 months) with topical 0.02% tacrolimus ointment was applied to patients with chronic ocular GVHD with ocular surface inflammation (at least grade 2 inflammatory score). We evaluated the inflammatory score, steroid score and steroid use period of total duration, and numbers of inflammatory aggravations before and after tacrolimus treatment. The clinical outcomes were assessed by symptom score, ocular surface staining, Schirmer I test, tear break-up time (TBUT), and classification of chronic GVHD conjunctivitis at the initial and final examinations. RESULTS Thirteen patients (24 eyes) were treated with tacrolimus ointment for up to 20 months (average 12.2 months). The ocular surface inflammatory score decreased from 2.8 to 0.6 (P = .001) within 2-8 weeks after starting tacrolimus ointment treatment. The numbers of inflammatory aggravation and the need for steroid treatment also decreased after initiating tacrolimus treatment. At the final follow-up, all patients reported improvement in clinical outcomes, compared to initial findings. Except for blurred vision or mild burning sensation, there were no reported side effects. CONCLUSION Considering the chronic course of GVHD, long-term maintenance treatment with tacrolimus ointment could be useful and safe to locally treat ocular surface inflammation in chronic ocular GVHD.
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Liu J, Shi W, Li S, Gao H, Wang T. Modified lamellar keratoplasty and immunosuppressive therapy guided by in vivo confocal microscopy for perforated Mooren's ulcer. Br J Ophthalmol 2015; 99:778-83. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-306012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Accepted: 12/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Choi SI, Chung SH. Therapeutic Effects of 0.03% Tacrolimus Eye Drops for Chronic Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2015. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2015.56.10.1505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Soon Il Choi
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Proniosome-derived niosomes for tacrolimus topical ocular delivery: In vitro cornea permeation, ocular irritation, and in vivo anti-allograft rejection. Eur J Pharm Sci 2014; 62:115-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejps.2014.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Revised: 03/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Mai S, Lin L, Yang W, Deng X, Xie Z, Zong Y, Li Y, Gao Q. In vitro and in vivo release characteristics of Tacrolimus (FK506) from an episcleral drug-delivery implant. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2014; 30:670-80. [PMID: 24933028 DOI: 10.1089/jop.2014.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the in vitro and in vivo release characteristics of Tacrolimus (FK506) from an episcleral drug-delivery implant. METHODS For in vitro experiments, Tacrolimus-loaded implants (0.5 mL; at concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 mg/mL) were immersed in a balanced salt solution. Samples of the surrounding liquid were aspirated at different times over a 96-h period. For in vivo experiments, the experimental group received an implant loaded with Tacrolimus (0.5 mg/mL; 0.5 mL); the control group was given a subconjunctival injection of 0.5 mL Tacrolimus (0.5 mg/mL). On postoperative days 3, 7, 14, 28, and 56, 3 animals were sacrificed, and their eyes were enucleated. Tacrolimus concentrations were determined by liquid chromatographic-tandem mass spectrometry. Ocular toxicity was evaluated by slit-lamp photography, fundus photography, intraocular pressure (IOP), and histology. RESULTS The implants released Tacrolimus in a biphasic pattern for 96 h in the in vitro study. The release kinetics were not dependent on the drug concentrations. The in vivo study showed statistically significant differences between the 2 treatment groups. Tacrolimus levels were particularly high in the conjunctiva, iris, ciliary body, cornea, sclera, choroid, and retina in the experimental group, while concentrations were low and only lasted for 1 week in the controls. Slit-lamp photography, fundus photography, IOP, and histology showed no evidence of toxic effects. CONCLUSIONS The episcleral drug-delivery implant mechanically released Tacrolimus through the apertures of capsules and, consequently, may be a promising drug vehicle for the treatment of immune-mediated ocular disorders.
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- Shuyi Mai
- 1 State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University , Guangzhou, China
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