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Topical Hyperosmotic Agents |
Sodium chloride - most commonly used
Glycerin (Glycerol) - used clinically
Glucose
Isosorbide
Mannitol |
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Topical Hyperosmotic Agents MOA |
Dehydrate edematous cornea
Increase tonicity of tear film by being hyperosmolar to the ocular tissue fluid
Increase rate of movement of fluid from cornea; with application water is drawn from cornea to more highly osmotic tear film and eliminated through usual tear flow mechanisms
Patients with minimal to moderate edema have improved comfort and vision with hyperosmotics |
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NaCL - Sodium Chloride |
Muri-128
Concentrations 2 and 5%
Soln. |
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Glycerin |
Ophthalgan (topical); Osmoglyn (oral)
Compounded
Soln |
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Glucose |
Compounded
Ung |
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Mannitol |
1. Osmitrol (IV) |
