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Abstract #19130 Published in IGR 3-1

The effect of 0.12% unoprostone isopropyl (rescula) on intraocular pressure in normotensive dogs

Ofri R; Raz D; Kass PH; Lambrou GN; Percicot CL
Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 2000; 62 1313-1315


Rescula (0.12% unoprostone isopropyl) is the first docosanoid compound approved for the treatment of glaucoma in humans. It is commercially available in Japan, and is undergoing clinical testing elsewhere. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Rescula on intraocular pressure (IOP) in normotensive dogs. After establishing a baseline diurnal IOP curve, six dogs were unilaterally treated with Rescula, while the contralateral eye was treated with a placebo. Applanation tonometry was performed in both eyes, and pupil size was evaluated, 30 minutes after treatment, and at hourly intervals for the next nine hours. Rescula caused a significant (p = 0.014) and long-lasting decrease in IOP, from 20.49 ± 2.02 mmHg in control eyes to 15.49 ± 0.69 mmHg in treated eyes. These results suggest that Rescula is potentially efficacious in treatment of canine glaucoma.

Dr R. Ofri, Koret School of Veterinary Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel


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11.4 Prostaglandins (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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