Fluorometholone

Known as: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,17-dihydroxy-6-methyl-, (6alpha,11beta)-, Fluorometholon, Fluorometolona 
A synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Fluorometholone exerts its effects by interacting with cytoplasmic… (More)
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Anti-Allergic AgentsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsGlucocorticoids
Corneal DiseasesDrug AllergyFLUOROMETHOLONE ACETATE 1 MG/ML Ophthalmic Suspension [Flarex]Fluorometholone 0.001 MG/MG Ophthalmic Ointment [FML]
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CortisdinEfflumidexFLUOROMETHOLONE ACETATEFML
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2011
2011
Nepafenac 0.1% versus fluorometholone 0.1% for preventing cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery.
PURPOSE To compare a topical nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (nepafenac 0.1%) and a topical steroidal antiinflammatory drug… (More)
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2010
2010
Comparison of olopatadine and fluorometholone in contact lens-induced papillary conjunctivitis.
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of olopatadine with fluorometholone in contact lens-induced mild to… (More)
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2005
2005
Functional outcomes and patient satisfaction after laser in situ keratomileusis for correction of myopia.
PURPOSE To determine subjective patient satisfaction and self-perceived quality of vision after laser in situ keratomileusis… (More)
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2000
2000
Comparison of diclofenac and fluorometholone in preventing cystoid macular edema after small incision cataract surgery: a multicentered prospective trial.
PURPOSE To compare a nonsteroidal topical solution (0.1% diclofenac) to a steroidal topical solution (0.1% fluorometholone) in… (More)
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1998
1998
Effects of lodoxamide, disodium cromoglycate and fluorometholone on tear leukotriene levels in vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Purpose We compared tear leukotriene B4 (LTB4) and leukotriene C4 (LTC4) levels of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) patients… (More)
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1994
1994
193-nm excimer photorefractive keratectomy in high myopia.
PURPOSE To evaluate the refractive results of 193-nm excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) performed on 48 highly… (More)
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1983
1983
Comparative study of the intraocular pressure effects of fluorometholone 0.1% versus dexamethasone 0.1%.
The intraocular pressure effect of fluorometholone 0.1% was compared with that of dexamethasone 0.1% by performing corticosteroid… (More)
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1981
1981
Mechanistic studies on transcorneal permeation of fluorometholone.
The mechanism of corneal fluorometholone penetration was studied using albino rabbits, and the apparent rate and extent of… (More)
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1980
1980
Comparative ocular pressure elevation by medrysone, fluorometholone, and dexamethasone phosphate.
In age-, race-, and sex-matched groups, the relative abilities of medrysone, fluorometholone, and dexamethasone phosphate to… (More)
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1975
1975
Vehicle effects on ocular drug bioavailability i: evaluation of fluorometholone.
The influences of drug concentration and vehicle composition on the corneal penetration of the steroid fluorometholone were… (More)
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