Effect of treatment with silver(I) complex of metronidazole on ocular rosacea : Design and formulation of new silver drug with potent antimicrobial activity

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BACKGROUND: Metronidazole with well-soluble silver nitrate forms a complex with potent activity (synergism) against bacterial strains and fungi with simultaneous lower side effect than in the case of the two agents administered separately. This study aimed to establish effectiveness in the treatment of ocular rosacea with new formulation of drops and ointment with silver(I) complex of metronidazole.

METHODS: Three patients suffering from serious ophthalmic complications of acne rosacea were treated with drops and ointments applied 3 times a day for 3 months. The uncorrected visual acuity testing (UCVA), pachymetry as well as subjective and objective tear film assessment were evaluated.

RESULTS: In all patients, we have improved UCVA as well as objective and subjective evaluation of the tear film parameters. No significant differences in corneal thickness were observed.

CONCLUSION: Well soluble silver(I) complex of metronidazole might be an alternative method in ophthalmic complications of acne rosacea treatment.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:61

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Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) - 61(2020) vom: 17. Apr., Seite 126531

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Waszczykowska, Arleta [VerfasserIn]
Żyro, Dominik [VerfasserIn]
Jurowski, Piotr [VerfasserIn]
Ochocki, Justyn [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Drops
Journal Article
Metronidazole
Ocular rosacea
Ointment
Silver(I) complex

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Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jtemb.2020.126531

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM309713080