Prostaglandin

In the third episode of the NSAIDs saga, we focus on COX-2 inhibition! Did the hopes and dreams of selective COX-2 inhibition pan out? What can the rise and fall of VIOXX teach us about physiology?

In this episode, we dive into the story of aspirin and the development of ibuprofen, ending with the experiments that showed the mechanism of how aspirin actually works.

Humans have had an insatiable appetite for inhibiting production of prostaglandins for centuries! This series delves into the history of aspirin and NSAIDs, looking at the understanding of the prostaglandin pathway.

NEW YORK – Either a prostaglandin or selective laser trabeculoplasty is an effective primary treatment for glaucoma, “but once you get past the primary therapy, there are 44,000 different combinations of glaucoma medications you can prescribe,” said a speaker here at Vision Expo East.

KOLOA, Hawaii — A person who uses beauty products containing prostaglandins around their eyes and eyelashes may be spending a lot of money to contribute to their own dry eye, Laura M. Periman, MD, said at Hawaiian Eye 2020.

No significant difference was seen in efficacy and safety of prostaglandin analogues when comparing original and generics, according to a systematic review published in Ophthalmology Glaucoma.

Aerie Pharmaceuticals has submitted a marketing authorization application for Roclanda to the European Medicines Agency, according to a press release.